CVE-2023-7232: The Backup and Restore WordPress WordPress plugin through 1.45 does not protect some log files containing sen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7232?

backup and restore wordpress: upgrade to 1.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7232 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7232 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-2023-7232 affect?

CVE-2023-7232 affects backup and restore wordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Backup and Restore WordPress WordPress plugin through 1.45 does not protect some log files containing sensitive information such as site configuration etc, allowing unauthenticated users to access such data

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7232?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-7232 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting backup and restore wordpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Backup and Restore WordPress WordPress plugin through 1.45 does not protect some log files containing sensitive information such as site configuration etc, allowing unauthenticated users to access such data

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpbackitup

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-26 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpbackitup backup and restore wordpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.50

Fixed in: 1.50

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backup-and-restore-wordpress || rpm -q backup-and-restore-wordpress || backup-and-restore-wordpress --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.50 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade backup-and-restore-wordpress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade backup-and-restore-wordpress

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-2023-7232?

backup and restore wordpress: upgrade to 1.50. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7232 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7232 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-2023-7232 affect?

CVE-2023-7232 affects backup and restore wordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Backup and Restore WordPress WordPress plugin through 1.45 does not protect some log files containing sensitive information such as site configuration etc, allowing unauthenticated users to access such data

How urgent is CVE-2023-7232?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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