WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-39480 Deferred

Backup Migration: A security weakness

Backup Migration is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation. The published affected range is n/a through 2.1.1.

CVE / CNA score 7.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Backup Migration
Plugin slug
backup-backup
Affected
n/a through 2.1.1
Safe version
2.1.2
Published
Jun 15, 2026
Weakness
CWE-201 — Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data

This CVE was published Jun 15, 2026 and is one of 10 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Backup Migration to 2.1.2 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in Backup Migration <= 2.1.1 versions.

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

Primary and upstream sources