CVE-2024-1981: Migration, Backup, Staging (WordPress plugin) · SQL Injection
Affects Migration, Backup, Staging (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Feb 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wpvividplugins Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-1981, organizations should immediately update the WPvivid Migration, Backup, Staging plugin to a patched version once available. Until a patch is released, consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin to eliminate exposure. Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically targeting SQL Injection attempts, particularly those targeting the 'table_prefix' parameter. Employ strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially parameters used in SQL queries. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of potential injection attacks. Monitor database logs and web server logs for unusual query patterns or error messages indicative of injection attempts. Regularly audit WordPress plugins for vulnerabilities and maintain an up-to-date inventory to prioritize patching. Consider isolating backup and migration functions on separate systems or environments to reduce risk exposure. Finally, educate site administrators about the risks of using outdated or untrusted plugins and encourage timely updates.
Description
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'table_prefix' parameter in version 0.9.68 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ef8bfb38-4f20-4f9f-bb30-a88f3be2d2d3?source=cve (opens in a new tab)
- research.hisolutions.com/2024/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-plugin-wpvivid-backup-and-migration/ (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fwpvivid-backuprestore%2Ftrunk&old=2667839&new_path=%2Fwpvivid-backuprestore%2Ftrunk&new=2667839 (opens in a new tab)