CVE-2026-4029

Database Backup for WordPress <= 2.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Database Export

Published May 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wpengine
Wpengine database Backup For Wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wpengine
Wpengine database Backup For Wordpress
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 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.
Title Database Backup for WordPress <= 2.5.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Database Export
Weaknesses CWE-862
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'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
May 14, 2026, 3:57 PM
Reserved
Mar 12, 2026, 12:07 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 14, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:55 AM