CVE-2026-1357
CriticalExploitedMigration, Backup, Staging <= 0.9.123 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Published Feb 11, 2026 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as TR-26-0053, e5af0317-ef46-4744-9752-74ce228b5f37
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-1357 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting wpvivid-backuprestore (wordpress-plugin), WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 11, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including wpvivid-backuprestore 0.9.124.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
35%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to and including 0.9.123. This is due to improper error handling in the RSA decryption process combined with a lack of path sanitization when writing uploaded files. When the plugin fails to decrypt a session key using openssl_private_decrypt(), it does not terminate execution and instead passes the boolean false value to the phpseclib library's AES cipher initialization. The library treats this false value as a string of null bytes, allowing an attacker to encrypt a malicious payload using a predictable null-byte key. Additionally, the plugin accepts filenames from the decrypted payload without sanitization, enabling directory traversal to escape the protected backup directory. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files to publicly accessible directories and achieve Remote Code Execution via the wpvivid_action=send_to_site parameter.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 11, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wpvivid-backuprestorewordpress-plugin | See advisory | 0.9.124 |
| WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
wpvivid-backuprestore
0.9.124
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 11, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 11, 2026
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1357
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e5af0317-ef46-4744-9752-74ce228b5f37?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e5af0317-ef46-4744-9752-74ce228b5f37?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to and including 0.9.123.
Affected: wpvivid-backuprestore (wordpress-plugin); WPvivid — Backup, Migration & Staging. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 11, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including wpvivid-backuprestore 0.9.124.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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