CVE-2023-33928 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-33928: WordPress WordPress Backup & Migration plugin <= 1.4.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Webtoffee
Product WordPress Backup & Migration
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 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 WebToffee WordPress Backup & Migration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WordPress Backup & Migration: from n/a through 1.4.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WordPress Backup & Migration plugin through version 1.4.0 fails to properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special interaction from other users.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data in the plugin without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter backup or migration settings and data on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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