Everest Backup: Filesystem traversal
Everest Backup is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
- Component
- Everest Backup
- Plugin slug
everest-backup- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Dec 31, 2025
This CVE was published Dec 31, 2025 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Everest Backup to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
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
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in everestthemes Everest Backup everest-backup allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Everest Backup: from n/a through <= 2.3.11.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N