CVE-2026-86828
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CVE-2026-86828 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 5.7.7 does not properly restrict the destination path of files extracted during a backup restore when its fallback archive library is used, allowing high-privileged users to write files outside the intended restore directory, potentially leading to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 5.7.7 does not properly restrict the destination path of files extracted during a backup restore when its fallback archive library is used, allowing high-privileged users to write files outside the intended restore directory, potentially leading to remote code execution.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | BackWPup | < 5.7.7 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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