CVE-2024-5413: A vulnerability have been discovered in PhpMyBackupPro affecting version 2.3 that could allow an attacker to e

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-5413 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting phpmybackuppro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability have been discovered in PhpMyBackupPro affecting version 2.3 that could allow an attacker to execute XSS through /phpmybackuppro/scheduled.php, all parameters. This vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to create a specially crafted URL and send it to a victim to retrieve their session details.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: phpmybackuppro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-28 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmybackuppro phpmybackuppro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmybackuppro sudo apt install phpmybackuppro=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpmybackuppro

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phpmybackuppro sudo dnf downgrade phpmybackuppro-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmybackuppro

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-5413?

phpmybackuppro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5413 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5413 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-2024-5413 affect?

CVE-2024-5413 affects phpmybackuppro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). A vulnerability have been discovered in PhpMyBackupPro affecting version 2.3 that could allow an attacker to execute XSS through /phpmybackuppro/scheduled.php, all parameters. This vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to create a special

How urgent is CVE-2024-5413?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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