CVE-2023-6266
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient path and file validation on the BMI_BACKUP case of the handle_downloading function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download back-up files which can contain sensitive information such as user passwords, PII, database credentials, and much more.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-01-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-6266?
The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient path and file validation on the BMI_BACKUP case of the handle_downloading function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download back-up files which can contain sensitive information such as user passwords, PII, database credentials, and much more.
Is CVE-2023-6266 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6266 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.1% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6266?
CVE-2023-6266 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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