CVE-2024-0842: The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0842?

backuply: upgrade to 1.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0842 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0842 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-2024-0842 affect?

CVE-2024-0842 affects backuply. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to direct access of the backuply/restore_ins.php file and. This makes it poss

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0842?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0842 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to direct access of the backuply/restore_ins.php file and. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make excessive requests that result in the server running out of resources.

Why this priority

High severity
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	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400, CWE-834
Published	2024-02-09
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

2024-02-09 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softaculous backuply UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.6

Fixed in: 1.2.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.6 (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-2024-0842?

backuply: upgrade to 1.2.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0842 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0842 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-2024-0842 affect?

CVE-2024-0842 affects backuply. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to direct access of the backuply/restore_ins.php file and. This makes it poss

How urgent is CVE-2024-0842?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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