CVE-2025-49238 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-49238: WordPress Everest Backup plugin <= 2.3.3 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability

Vendor Everestthemes
Product Everest Backup
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published June 6, 2025
Last update May 12, 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 everestthemes Everest Backup everest-backup allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Everest Backup: from n/a through <= 2.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Everest Backup versions up to 2.3.3 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform unwanted actions on behalf of an authenticated user. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page. An attacker can modify backup settings or trigger unintended backup operations, but cannot read sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform backup operations or modify settings on behalf of an authenticated user without their knowledge.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Backup configurations could be altered or backups triggered unexpectedly, potentially disrupting site operations or data integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

User must be logged in and click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 6, 2025 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated