CVE-2025-68039: Missing Authorization in Chris Simmons WP BackItUp
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Chris Simmons WP BackItUp wp-backitup allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP BackItUp: from n/a through <= 2.1.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in WP BackItUp arises from missing authorization checks, allowing attackers without privileges to perform actions that should be restricted. The issue affects all versions up to 2.1.0. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, with no confidentiality impact but with integrity and availability impacts. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Exploitation could allow an attacker to modify or disrupt backup operations or data integrity and availability within the affected plugin. There is no confidentiality impact reported. The medium CVSS score reflects the potential for integrity and availability disruption without requiring user interaction or privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for unusual activity related to backup operations. Avoid exposing the plugin interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2025-68039: Missing Authorization in Chris Simmons WP BackItUp
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Chris Simmons WP BackItUp wp-backitup allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP BackItUp: from n/a through <= 2.1.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WP BackItUp arises from missing authorization checks, allowing attackers without privileges to perform actions that should be restricted. The issue affects all versions up to 2.1.0. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, with no confidentiality impact but with integrity and availability impacts. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Exploitation could allow an attacker to modify or disrupt backup operations or data integrity and availability within the affected plugin. There is no confidentiality impact reported. The medium CVSS score reflects the potential for integrity and availability disruption without requiring user interaction or privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for unusual activity related to backup operations. Avoid exposing the plugin interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T10:01:07.753Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 697259194623b1157c7faf4c
Added to database: 1/22/2026, 5:06:33 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:16:44 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 9:33:17 AM
Views: 77
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