CVE-2024-10028: The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulne

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10028?

everest backup: upgrade to 2.2.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10028 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10028 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-2024-10028 affect?

CVE-2024-10028 affects everest backup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.13 via the exposed process stats file during the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10028?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-10028 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.13 via the exposed process stats file during the backup process. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain an archive file name and download the site's backup.

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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-922
Published	2024-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: everestthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-06 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

everestthemes everest backup UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.14

Fixed in: 2.2.14

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 2.2.14 (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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-10028?

everest backup: upgrade to 2.2.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10028 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10028 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-2024-10028 affect?

CVE-2024-10028 affects everest backup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.13 via the exposed process stats file during the

How urgent is CVE-2024-10028?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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