CVE-2023-7164: The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7164?

backwpup: upgrade to 4.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7164 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7164 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-2023-7164 affect?

CVE-2023-7164 affects backwpup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7164?

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

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-7164 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting backwpup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.

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	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-04-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: inpsyde

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-08 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inpsyde backwpup UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.4

Fixed in: 4.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backwpup || rpm -q backwpup || backwpup --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade backwpup

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade backwpup

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress BackWPup < 4.0.4 - Backup File Disclosure

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-7164?

backwpup: upgrade to 4.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7164 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7164 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-2023-7164 affect?

CVE-2023-7164 affects backwpup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.

How urgent is CVE-2023-7164?

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

Software pages

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References

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