CVE-2023-7164

HIGH

Published Apr 8, 2024 Modified Apr 11, 2025

Description

The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
inpsyde	backwpup	< 4.0.4

References

Exploits

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79b07f37-2c6b-4846-bb28-91a1e5bf112e/ https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79b07f37-2c6b-4846-bb28-91a1e5bf112e/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7164? +

The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-7164? +

CVE-2023-7164 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-2023-7164? +

CVE-2023-7164 affects products from inpsyde, specifically: backwpup. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-7164? +

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.