PatchTheCVECVE-2023-7165: The JetBackup WordPress plugin before 2.0.9.9 doesn't use index files to prevent public directory listing of s
CVE-2023-7165 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jetbackup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The JetBackup WordPress plugin before 2.0.9.9 doesn't use index files to prevent public directory listing of sensitive directories in certain configurations, which allows malicious actors to leak backup files.
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 | 1.9% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2024-02-27 |
| 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
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: JetBackup <= 2.0.9.7 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Directory Listing
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-2023-7165?
jetbackup: upgrade to 2.0.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-7165 being exploited?
CVE-2023-7165 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-2023-7165 affect?
CVE-2023-7165 affects jetbackup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The JetBackup WordPress plugin before 2.0.9.9 doesn't use index files to prevent public directory listing of sensitive directories in certain configurations, which allows malicious actors to leak backup files.
How urgent is CVE-2023-7165?
Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action