CVE-2025-10304: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in everestthemes Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin
The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the process_status_unlink() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete the back-up progress files and cause a back-up to fail while it is in progress.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the process_status_unlink() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to delete backup progress files, disrupting backup operations. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.3.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can delete backup progress files, causing backup processes to fail. This impacts the integrity and availability of backup operations but does not directly compromise confidentiality or allow code execution. There are no 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 a fix is available, consider restricting access to the plugin's backup management endpoints and monitor for unusual deletion of backup files. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2025-10304: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in everestthemes Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin
Description
The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the process_status_unlink() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete the back-up progress files and cause a back-up to fail while it is in progress.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the process_status_unlink() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to delete backup progress files, disrupting backup operations. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 2.3.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can delete backup progress files, causing backup processes to fail. This impacts the integrity and availability of backup operations but does not directly compromise confidentiality or allow code execution. There are no 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 a fix is available, consider restricting access to the plugin's backup management endpoints and monitor for unusual deletion of backup files. Avoid exposing the WordPress admin interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-11T21:54:46.884Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 692fb1c7619fec35b4585800
Added to database: 12/3/2025, 3:43:03 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:59:37 AM
Last updated: 5/6/2026, 4:56:23 AM
Views: 186
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