CVE-2023-6271: The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive infor

high Affects backup-migration (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-01-01; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive infor

Package: backup-migration (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <1.3.6
Fixed in: 1.3.6
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (52.6th percentile)
Published: 2024-01-01
Source: nvd

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