CVE-2023-7201

Name: CVE-2023-7201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-15T05:15:14.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7201 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup). EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Everestthemes	Everest Backup	< 2.2.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64ba4461-bbba-45eb-981f-bb5f2e5e56e1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/64ba4461-bbba-45eb-981f-bb5f2e5e56e1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7201?

How severe is CVE-2023-7201?

CVE-2023-7201 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7201?

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-2023-7201?

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Source: NVD / NIST