WP Database Backup: A security weakness
WP Database Backup 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.
- Component
- WP Database Backup
- Plugin slug
wp-database-backup- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jul 25, 2025
This CVE was published Jul 25, 2025 and is one of 9 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WP Database 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
The WP Database Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in versions before 5.2 via the mysqldump function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H