CVE-2026-4030
HIGHDatabase Backup for WordPress <= 2.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Deletion
Title source: cnaDescription
The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file read and deletion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check combined with a user-controlled backup directory parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on the server, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure and potential site takeover. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Scores
CVSS v3
8.1
EPSS
0.0033
EPSS Percentile
24.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (1)
wpengine/Database Backup for WordPress
< 2.5.2
Published
May 14, 2026
Tracked Since
May 14, 2026