PatchTheCVECVE-2025-5961: The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary fi
CVE-2025-5961 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting migration\, backup\, staging. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.116. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NO
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
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 | 55.5% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2025-07-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress WPvivid Backup & Migration Plugin <= 0.9.116 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
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-2025-5961?
migration\, backup\, staging: upgrade to 0.9.117. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-5961 being exploited?
CVE-2025-5961 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-2025-5961 affect?
CVE-2025-5961 affects migration\, backup\, staging. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including,
How urgent is CVE-2025-5961?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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