What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WordPress Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the wp_mgdp_populate_popup function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or above, to invoke this function and access log files maintained by the plugin. Additionally, the file name is user-provided and not properly sanitized, which allows attackers to read arbitrary log files on the file system.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WebToffee WP Backup and Migration versions up to 1.4.8 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to access sensitive backup and migration data they should not be able to view. An attacker with a standard user account can read information that should be restricted to administrators. Update to a version newer than 1.4.8.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read backup and migration data without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive backup and migration information may be exposed to any authenticated user, potentially revealing site structure and data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 2, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
