CVE-2014-10076: wordpress wp-db-backup
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 05-10-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-10076 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in wordpress wp-db-backup. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 2.3.0.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.44%
0%100%
Low · +0.31 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 05-10-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The wp-db-backup plugin 2.2.4 for WordPress relies on a five-character string for access control, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read backup archives via a brute-force attack.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.31 pp
From 2.13% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (vapidlabs.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Wordpress1 product
- wp-db-backup≤ 2.2.4 (fixed in 2.3.0)
Wp-db-backup_project1 product
- wp-db-backup2.2.4
2 vendors · 2 products