CVE-2024-56069 HIGH

CVE-2024-56069: WordPress WP SuperBackup plugin <= 2.3.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Azzaroco
Product WP SuperBackup
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 2, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in azzaroco WP SuperBackup indeed-wp-superbackup allows Reflected XSS.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 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the plugin's interface. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser session. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further compromise of the WordPress site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in an admin's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized site actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators visiting a crafted link could have their session hijacked or site settings altered without their knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick an administrator into clicking a malicious link; no prior authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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