CVE-2024-56064 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-56064: WordPress WP SuperBackup plugin <= 2.3.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Azzaroco
Product WP SuperBackup
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published December 31, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in azzaroco WP SuperBackup indeed-wp-superbackup allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP SuperBackup: from n/a through <= 2.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP SuperBackup versions 2.3.3 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the site without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious PHP files or other executable code directly, gaining the ability to run their own code on the site and take complete control. No user interaction or authentication is required.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files and run their own code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attacker can read all data, modify content, create admin accounts, or delete the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 31, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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