CVE-2024-0697: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in softaculous Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone
The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 via the node_id parameter in the backuply_get_jstree function. This makes it possible for attackers with administrator privileges or higher to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Backuply WordPress plugin versions up to 1.2.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) exploitable through the node_id parameter in the backuply_get_jstree function. This flaw permits users with administrator or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and requires high privileges but no user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, which may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the system. There is no indication of availability impact or known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server and consider disabling or removing the plugin if not essential.
CVE-2024-0697: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in softaculous Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone
Description
The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 via the node_id parameter in the backuply_get_jstree function. This makes it possible for attackers with administrator privileges or higher to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Backuply WordPress plugin versions up to 1.2.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) exploitable through the node_id parameter in the backuply_get_jstree function. This flaw permits users with administrator or higher privileges to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and requires high privileges but no user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress plugin. This can lead to disclosure of sensitive information, which may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the system. There is no indication of availability impact or known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server and consider disabling or removing the plugin if not essential.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-18T19:14:05.933Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6de3b7ef31ef0b59031a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:15 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:47:08 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:42:02 PM
Views: 18
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