CVE-2016-20076

WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 Arbitrary File Deletion and Download

Published Jun 15, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 contains multiple vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files and download sensitive files by manipulating the delete_backup_file and download_backup_file parameters in tools.php. Attackers can exploit insufficient input validation using directory traversal techniques to access wp-config.php, database dumps, and other sensitive files, or delete critical files .htaccess to expose backup directories.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mywebsiteadvisor
Mywebsiteadvisor simple Backup
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mywebsiteadvisor:simple_backup:2.7.11:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Mywebsiteadvisor
Mywebsiteadvisor simple Backup
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Chrishurst
Chrishurst simple Backup
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Chrishurst
Chrishurst simple Backup
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 contains multiple vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files and download sensitive files by manipulating the delete_backup_file and download_backup_file parameters in tools.php. Attackers can exploit insufficient input validation using directory traversal techniques to access wp-config.php, database dumps, and other sensitive files, or delete critical files .htaccess to expose backup directories.
Title WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 Arbitrary File Deletion and Download
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'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Oct 1, 2026, 3:19 PM
Reserved
Jun 15, 2026, 11:43 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jun 15, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:43 AM