CVE-2024-43268: WPBackItUp Backup and Restore WordPress · Missing Authorization
Affects WPBackItUp Backup and Restore WordPressSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.4 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WPBackItUp Backup and Restore WordPress | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's functionality to trusted users only and monitor for updates from the vendor. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require backup and restore capabilities.
Description
Access Control vulnerability in WPBackItUp Backup and Restore WordPress allows . This issue affects Backup and Restore WordPress: from n/a through 1.50.