CVE-2020-36848

HIGH
Published Jul 12, 2025 Modified Jul 29, 2025 CWE-200

Description

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.9 via the env-info.php and restore-info.json files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to find the location of back-up files and subsequently download them.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-200

Affected Products

Vendor Product
boldgrid total_upkeep

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36848? +
The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.9 via the env-info.php and restore-info.json files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to find the location of back-up files and subsequently download them. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2020-36848? +
CVE-2020-36848 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36848? +
CVE-2020-36848 affects products from boldgrid, specifically: total_upkeep. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-36848? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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