CVE-2023-28165 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-28165: WordPress Backup Bank: WordPress Backup Plugin plugin <= 4.0.28 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Tech Banker
Product Backup Bank: WordPress Backup Plugin
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Tech Banker Backup Bank: WordPress Backup Plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Backup Bank: WordPress Backup Plugin: from n/a through 4.0.28.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Backup Bank, a WordPress backup plugin, fails to properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. An authenticated user with low privileges can modify backup settings or data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 4.0.28. Site administrators should update the plugin to a version newer than 4.0.28.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify backup settings or data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter backup configurations, potentially compromising backup integrity or availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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