CVE-2016-20076WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 Arbitrary File Deletion and Download
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WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 contains multiple vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files and download sensitive files by manipulating the delete_backup_file and download_backup_file parameters in tools.php. Attackers can exploit insufficient input validation using directory traversal techniques to access wp-config.php, database dumps, and other sensitive files, or delete critical files .htaccess to expose backup directories.
- CVSS
- 7.5 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-22
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- VulnCheck
- NVD analysis
- Deferred
- Record last updated
- Oct 1, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
ChrisHurst Simple Backup chrishurst:simple_backup (from the name) | 2.7.11 | CNA record |
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39883exploit
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-simple-backup-arbitrary-file-deletion-and-downloadthird-party-advisory
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