CVE-2026-66472 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-66472: WordPress Everest Backup plugin <= 2.3.12 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Everestthemes
Product Everest Backup
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published August 13, 2026
Last update August 13, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Everest Backup <= 2.3.12 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Everest Backup versions up to 2.3.12 contain a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive database information. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. An attacker can also cause partial service disruption by interfering with database availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the site's database without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can extract database contents including user credentials, posts, and configuration data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 13, 2026 CVE published

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