Simple Backup <= 2.7.10 - Arbitrary File Download via Path Traversal
Published Jul 19, 2025
7.5
HIGHCVSS 3.1
EPSS 1.65%
Description
The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.
Affected products
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- Version 0StatusaffectedConstraints<2.7.11
- Version
Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
| Vendor | Product | Default status | Versions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mywebsiteadvisor | Simple Backup | unaffected |
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- ≤ 2.7.10
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v2.0 score for this CVE.
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
CISA SSVC (Vulnrichment)
Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization from CISA ADP.
Exploitation
NoneAutomatable
YesTechnical Impact
PartialDecision
n/aAssessed Jul 21, 2025 · SSVC 2.0.3
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
2025–2026- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (11 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1.65% (0.01653) | 75.68th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 1.10% (0.01105) | 61.38th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| May 27, 2026 | 75.69% (0.75694) | 98.93th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| May 15, 2026 | 73.35% (0.73353) | 98.82th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 56.34% (0.56341) | 98.10th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 50.29% (0.50290) | 97.74th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 44.16% (0.44158) | 97.41th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 37.49% (0.37495) | 97.02th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 46.75% (0.46754) | 97.53th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 44.62% (0.44617) | 97.40th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 0.05% (0.00054) | 16.81th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
References (2)
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131919/ Exploit
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/29482b70-0ff2-4bb1-9d41-9cffb83b5ad0?source=cve Third Party Advisory
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131919/ | Exploit | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/29482b70-0ff2-4bb1-9d41-9cffb83b5ad0?source=cve | Third Party Advisory |
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