CVE-2025-2257: The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-2257?

total upkeep: upgrade to 1.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-2257 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2257 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-2025-2257 affect?

CVE-2025-2257 affects total upkeep. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.10 via the compression_level setting. This is due to the pl

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2025-2257 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting total upkeep. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.10 via the compression_level setting. This is due to the plugin using the compression_level setting in proc_open() without any validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: boldgrid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-26 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boldgrid total upkeep UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.17.0

Fixed in: 1.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy total-upkeep || rpm -q total-upkeep || total-upkeep --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade total-upkeep

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade total-upkeep

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-2025-2257?

total upkeep: upgrade to 1.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2257 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2257 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-2025-2257 affect?

CVE-2025-2257 affects total upkeep. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.10 via the compression_level setting. This is due to the pl

How urgent is CVE-2025-2257?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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