CVE-2022-31474: ithemes backupbuddy Path Traversal
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 13-03-2023Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-31474 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in ithemes backupbuddy. EPSS estimates a 63.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.2% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 8.7.5.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
63.76%
0%100%
Critical · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in iThemes BackupBuddy allows Path Traversal.This issue affects BackupBuddy: from 8.5.8.0 through 8.7.4.1.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- wordfenceSource7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
63.76%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 63.76% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score63.76%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
Affected systems
Ithemes1 product
- backupbuddy≥ 8.5.8.0, ≤ 8.7.4.1 | ≥ 8.5.8.0, < 8.7.5.0
Wordpress1 product
- backupbuddy≥ 8.5.8.0, ≤ 8.7.4.1 (fixed in 8.7.5)
2 vendors · 2 products