CVE-2023-7236: The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected acces

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7236?

backup bolt: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7236 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7236 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-2023-7236 affect?

CVE-2023-7236 affects backup bolt. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected access of debug logs. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the debug log which may contain information like

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7236?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7236 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting backup bolt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected access of debug logs. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the debug log which may contain information like system errors which could contain sensitive information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: backupbolt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-18 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

backupbolt backup bolt UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade backup-bolt

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-2023-7236?

backup bolt: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7236 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7236 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-2023-7236 affect?

CVE-2023-7236 affects backup bolt. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected access of debug logs. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the debug log which may contain information like

How urgent is CVE-2023-7236?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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