CVE-2023-7164
HighThe BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.
Published Apr 8, 2024 · Updated Apr 11, 2025 · Also known as 85abf905-ec47-4847-b3d6-8570fd5eb287
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2023-7164 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting BackWPup (Inpsyde).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 2.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including BackWPup 4.0.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
2.3%
Higher than 82.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BackWPupInpsyde | See advisory | 4.0.4 |
Patched Releases
BackWPup
4.0.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 8, 2024
Last updated
Apr 11, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/85abf905-ec47-4847-b3d6-8570fd5eb287?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/85abf905-ec47-4847-b3d6-8570fd5eb287?source=api-scan
- exploithttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79b07f37-2c6b-4846-bb28-91a1e5bf112e/
FAQ
Common Questions.
The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.
Affected: BackWPup (Inpsyde). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including BackWPup 4.0.4.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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