WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

Database Backup for WordPress < 2.5.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Database Export

Description

The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database export 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. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export database tables, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.

Affects Plugins

Fixed in 2.5.3

References

Classification

Type
NO AUTHORISATION
CWE
CVSS

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
Drew Webber (mcdruid)
Verified
No

Timeline

Publicly Published
2026-05-13 (about 5 months ago)
Added
2026-05-14 (about 5 months ago)
Last Updated
2026-05-14 (about 5 months ago)

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