CVE-2025-50031 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-50031: WordPress DB Backup <= 6.0 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Syedamirhussain91
Product DB Backup
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published August 14, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in syedamirhussain91 DB Backup db-backup allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DB Backup: from n/a through <= 6.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

DB Backup versions 6.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive database backup files. An attacker with a basic user account can access backups they should not be able to view, potentially exposing database contents including user credentials and private data. Update to a version newer than 6.0.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read database backup files without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

User data and database contents in backups may be exposed to unauthorized site users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated