CVE-2016-20076
WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 Arbitrary File Deletion and Download
CVSS Score
7.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 contains multiple vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files and download sensitive files by manipulating the delete_backup_file and download_backup_file parameters in tools.php. Attackers can exploit insufficient input validation using directory traversal techniques to access wp-config.php, database dumps, and other sensitive files, or delete critical files .htaccess to expose backup directories.
| CWE | CWE-22 |
| Vendor | chrishurst |
| Product | simple backup |
| Published | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Jun 15, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Affected Versions
ChrisHurst / Simple Backup
2.7.11
References
Credits
PizzaHatHacker [A] gmail [.] com