PatchTheCVECVE-2023-6271: The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, pub
CVE-2023-6271 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting backup migration. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive information from the site's backups.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2024-01-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-6271?
backup migration: upgrade to 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-6271 being exploited?
CVE-2023-6271 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-2023-6271 affect?
CVE-2023-6271 affects backup migration. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Backup Migration WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 stores in-progress backups information in easy to find, publicly-accessible files, which may allow attackers monitoring those to leak sensitive information from the site's backups.
How urgent is CVE-2023-6271?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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