CVE-2015-10134

Simple Backup <= 2.7.10 - Arbitrary File Download via Path Traversal

Published Jul 19, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-9396 The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mywebsiteadvisor
Mywebsiteadvisor simple Backup
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mywebsiteadvisor:simple_backup:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Mywebsiteadvisor
Mywebsiteadvisor simple Backup
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.
Title Simple Backup <= 2.7.10 - Arbitrary File Download via Path Traversal
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 4:43 PM
Reserved
Jul 18, 2025, 9:16 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 19, 2025, 10:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:21 AM