CVE-2014-10076: The wp-db-backup plugin 2.2.4 for WordPress relies on a five-character string for access control, which makes

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-10076 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wp-db-backup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wp-db-backup project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-10-05 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-db-backup project wp-db-backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-db-backup || rpm -q wp-db-backup || wp-db-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wp-db-backup sudo apt install wp-db-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.4> sudo apt-mark hold wp-db-backup

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wp-db-backup sudo dnf downgrade wp-db-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add wp-db-backup

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-10076?

wp-db-backup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-10076 being exploited?

CVE-2014-10076 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-10076 affect?

CVE-2014-10076 affects wp-db-backup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2014-10076?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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