CVE-2023-6271

Name: CVE-2023-6271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-01T15:15:43.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6271 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive information from the site's backups.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive information from the site's backups.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Backupbliss	Backup Migration	< 1.3.6

References

https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6271-backup-migration-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-full-control-of-the-site-poc-exploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ac217db-f332-404b-a265-6dc86fe747b9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6271-backup-migration-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-full-control-of-the-site-poc-exploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7ac217db-f332-404b-a265-6dc86fe747b9Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6271?

How severe is CVE-2023-6271?

CVE-2023-6271 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6271?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-6271?

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Source: NVD / NIST