CVE-2024-13910: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in sminozzi Database Backup and Table Integrity Check with Automated Scheduling
The Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'database_backup_ajax_delete' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.35. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.36.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13910 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the sminozzi WordPress plugin 'Database Backup and Table Integrity Check with Automated Scheduling' affecting all versions up to 2.35. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'database_backup_ajax_delete' function, enabling authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary server files. This can escalate to remote code execution if critical files are targeted. A partial fix was introduced in version 2.36, but the completeness of the remediation is not confirmed by the available data.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can compromise the integrity and availability of the system and potentially lead to remote code execution if key files such as wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability poses a high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A partial patch was released in version 2.36 of the plugin. However, the full remediation status is not confirmed in the available data. It is recommended to update to version 2.36 or later if available and monitor the vendor advisory for further updates. Until a complete fix is confirmed, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and consider additional file integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized deletions.
CVE-2024-13910: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in sminozzi Database Backup and Table Integrity Check with Automated Scheduling
Description
The Database Backup and check Tables Automated With Scheduler 2024 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'database_backup_ajax_delete' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.35. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.36.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13910 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the sminozzi WordPress plugin 'Database Backup and Table Integrity Check with Automated Scheduling' affecting all versions up to 2.35. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'database_backup_ajax_delete' function, enabling authenticated administrators to delete arbitrary server files. This can escalate to remote code execution if critical files are targeted. A partial fix was introduced in version 2.36, but the completeness of the remediation is not confirmed by the available data.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can compromise the integrity and availability of the system and potentially lead to remote code execution if key files such as wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability poses a high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A partial patch was released in version 2.36 of the plugin. However, the full remediation status is not confirmed in the available data. It is recommended to update to version 2.36 or later if available and monitor the vendor advisory for further updates. Until a complete fix is confirmed, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and consider additional file integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized deletions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-25T16:21:05.622Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d1bb7ef31ef0b56dfd9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:55 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:52:30 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:31:33 PM
Views: 19
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