CVE-2023-7201: The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7201?

everest backup: upgrade to 2.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7201 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7201 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-2023-7201 affect?

CVE-2023-7201 affects everest backup. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for examp

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7201?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7201 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting everest backup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: everestthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-15 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

everestthemes everest backup UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.5

Fixed in: 2.2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy everest-backup || rpm -q everest-backup || everest-backup --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade everest-backup

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade everest-backup

Note

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

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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-2023-7201?

everest backup: upgrade to 2.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7201 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7201 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-2023-7201 affect?

CVE-2023-7201 affects everest backup. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Everest Backup WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not properly validate backup files to be uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for examp

How urgent is CVE-2023-7201?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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