CVE-2024-43269 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-43269: WordPress Backup and Restore WordPress plugin <= 1.50 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Vendor Wpbackitup
Product Backup and Restore WordPress
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published August 26, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WPBackItUp Backup and Restore WordPress.This issue affects Backup and Restore WordPress: from n/a through 1.50.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WPBackItUp Backup and Restore plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.50 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can trick a logged-in site administrator into performing unwanted actions, such as modifying backup settings or triggering backup operations, by sending them a malicious link or embedding code on a webpage. The vulnerability requires the admin to click the link or visit the attacker's page while logged into WordPress.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into performing unwanted backup or plugin actions without their knowledge.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker could modify backup settings, delete backups, or trigger unintended backup operations on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged into WordPress and click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 26, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated