CVE-2026-4029
⚠️ highSummary
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.
CVSS Score
7.5
High
EPSS Score
0.1
Exploit Probability
Published Date
2026-05-14
First Seen: 2026-05-17
📊 Relative Risk Intelligence
This CVE is Moderate Risk - more severe than 69.0% of all 328,009 vulnerabilities in our database.
#101,817
Above average severity
Severity Percentile
🎯 CISA SSVC Assessment Updated: May 14, 2026
🔍 Exploitation Status
None
No known exploits
⚙️ Automatable
YES
Can be exploited automatically
💥 Technical Impact
Partial
Limited system impact
🏆 Discovered By
Drew Webber
SSVC data provided by
CISA
Last Modified
2026-05-14
Source
NVD 🔗
CVSS Vector 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE IDs (Weakness Types)