CVE-2026-97197
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WordPress Backup & Migration

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WordPress Backup & Migration <= 1.6.0 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97197
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89898

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
backup_migration wordpress_backup_migration to 1.6.0 (inc)
backup_migration backup_migration to 1.6.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability in WordPress Backup & Migration plugin versions up to 1.6.0. It allows unauthorized users to access sensitive backup and migration functions without authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access or download sensitive site backups, potentially exposing database contents, user data, or other confidential information. This could lead to data breaches or unauthorized modifications.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Organizations may face compliance violations and penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update WordPress Backup & Migration plugin to the latest version beyond 1.6.0 to patch the unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability.

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