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Backup and Restore

Plugin description

Backup and Restore is a WordPress component with 1 published CVE record in this archive. The latest tracked vulnerability was published May 16, 2026; the highest CVE/CNA score is 8.7.

Plugin slug: backup-and-restore-for-wp

Latest vulnerability

CVE-2021-47979: Backup and Restore: Arbitrary file deletion

Backup and Restore is affected by arbitrary file deletion. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. A successful request can remove files outside the intended scope and may make the site unavailable. The published affected range is 1.0.3.

PublishedMay 16, 2026

Safe version guidanceSee mitigation notes

		Safe version
May 16, 2026	CVE-2021-47979 Backup and Restore: Arbitrary file deletion Backup and Restore is affected by arbitrary file deletion. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. A successful request can remove files outside the intended scope and may make the site unavailable. The published affected range is 1.0.3.	See mitigation notes	CVE8.7 NVDPending