CVE-2024-0697: The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0697?

backuply: upgrade to newer than 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0697 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0697 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-2024-0697 affect?

CVE-2024-0697 affects backuply. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 via the node_id parameter in the backuply_get_jstree function. This makes it possible fo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0697?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0697 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting backuply. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 via the node_id parameter in the backuply_get_jstree function. This makes it possible for attackers with administrator privileges or higher to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: softaculous

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-27 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softaculous backuply UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade backuply

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0697?

backuply: upgrade to newer than 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0697 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0697 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-2024-0697 affect?

CVE-2024-0697 affects backuply. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 via the node_id parameter in the backuply_get_jstree function. This makes it possible fo

How urgent is CVE-2024-0697?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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