CVE-2020-36842: The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36842?

migration\, backup\, staging: upgrade to newer than 0.9.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36842 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36842 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-36842 affect?

CVE-2020-36842 affects migration\, backup\, staging. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the wpvivid_upload_import_files and wpvivid_upload_files AJAX actions that allows low-level authentic

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36842 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting migration\, backup\, staging. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the wpvivid_upload_import_files and wpvivid_upload_files AJAX actions that allows low-level authenticated attackers to upload zip files that can be subsequently extracted. This affects versions up to, and including 0.9.35.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpvivid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-16 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpvivid migration\, backup\, staging UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.35

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.35

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy migration-backup-staging || rpm -q migration-backup-staging || migration-backup-staging --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.35 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade migration-backup-staging

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade migration-backup-staging

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-36842?

migration\, backup\, staging: upgrade to newer than 0.9.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36842 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36842 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-2020-36842 affect?

CVE-2020-36842 affects migration\, backup\, staging. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the wpvivid_upload_import_files and wpvivid_upload_files AJAX actions that allows low-level authentic

How urgent is CVE-2020-36842?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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