7.5
/ 10
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Description
The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database export in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export database tables, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.
Basic Information
ID
CVE-2026-4029
Source
Wordfence
Published
May 14, 2026 at 12:32
Affected Product
Vendor
wpengine
Product
Database Backup for WordPress
Affected Versions
wpengine Database Backup for WordPress 0
CWE Classification
References
- www.wordfence.com /threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4a21d0d-f455-4901-a04b-13c891cf8f75
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org /browser/wp-db-backup/tags/2.5.2/wp-db-backup.php
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org /browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org /browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org /changeset/3510595/