CVE-2025-5961
HighPublic exploitThe Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.116.
Published Jul 3, 2025 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as d8ceb4a1-9354-4ed3-9a8f-45ba2057a810
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-5961 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Migration\, Backup\, Staging (Wpvivid), wpvivid-backuprestore (wordpress-plugin), WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Migration\, Backup\, Staging 0.9.117, wpvivid-backuprestore 0.9.117.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.116. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: Uploaded files are only accessible on WordPress instances running on the NGINX web server as the existing .htaccess within the target file upload folder prevents access on Apache servers.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Migration\, Backup\, StagingWpvivid | See advisory | 0.9.117 |
| wpvivid-backuprestorewordpress-plugin | See advisory | 0.9.117 |
| WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Migration\, Backup\, Staging
0.9.117
wpvivid-backuprestore
0.9.117
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 3, 2025
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d8ceb4a1-9354-4ed3-9a8f-45ba2057a810?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d8ceb4a1-9354-4ed3-9a8f-45ba2057a810?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d8ceb4a1-9354-4ed3-9a8f-45ba2057a810?source=cve
- patchhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3320877/
- exploithttps://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-5961
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.116.
Affected: Migration\, Backup\, Staging (Wpvivid); wpvivid-backuprestore (wordpress-plugin); WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging. 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.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Migration\, Backup\, Staging 0.9.117, wpvivid-backuprestore 0.9.117.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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