CVE-2023-52183 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-52183: WordPress WordPress Backup & Migration plugin <= 1.4.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Webtoffee
Product WordPress Backup & Migration
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 11, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WebToffee WordPress Backup & Migration.This issue affects WordPress Backup & Migration: from n/a through 1.4.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WordPress Backup & Migration plugin through version 1.4.3 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify or delete backup data without proper permission verification. This affects the integrity and availability of site backups, potentially allowing unauthorized data manipulation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete backup data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Backups can be corrupted or deleted by unauthorized users, compromising disaster recovery capabilities.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 11, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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