CVE-2026-97241
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Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in BackupEase

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in BackupEase <= 2.2.2 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-97241
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89905

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
backupease backupease to 2.2.2 (inc)
patchstack backupease to 2.2.2 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-201 The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-97241 is an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure vulnerability in the BackupEase WordPress plugin versions 2.2.2 and below. It allows unauthorized parties to access private information such as passwords, emails, or payment details without authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the BackupEase plugin version is 2.2.2 or below. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin directory for version details. If vulnerable, update to version 2.2.3 immediately.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to theft of sensitive data like passwords, emails, or payment details by attackers. It poses a high risk with a CVSS score of 7.5 and may be targeted in mass-exploit campaigns affecting thousands of websites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data such as passwords, emails, or payment details, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR and HIPAA. Exposure of such data risks non-compliance with data protection regulations due to potential breaches of confidentiality and security.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the BackupEase plugin to version 2.2.3 or later immediately to patch the vulnerability. If updating is not possible, seek assistance from a hosting provider or web developer. Enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins if available.

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