CVE-2026-14333: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in Demi
The Demi WordPress plugin versions before 0.0.7 improperly manage privileges by storing full-site backup archives in a publicly accessible location with predictable filenames and no access protection. This allows unauthenticated attackers to download complete backups, including the site database and user password hashes. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14333 affects the Demi WordPress plugin prior to version 0.0.7. The plugin stores full-site backup archives in a publicly accessible location under predictable filenames without any access controls. This improper privilege management vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to download full backups, which include sensitive data such as the site database and user password hashes. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-269 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. There is no official remediation or patch available as per the current data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download complete site backups without authentication, exposing sensitive information including the site database and user password hashes. This could lead to further compromise of the site or user accounts if the password hashes are cracked. The vulnerability does not affect the integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality significantly.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to backup storage locations by implementing manual access controls or removing publicly accessible backups. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-14333: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in Demi
Description
The Demi WordPress plugin versions before 0.0.7 improperly manage privileges by storing full-site backup archives in a publicly accessible location with predictable filenames and no access protection. This allows unauthenticated attackers to download complete backups, including the site database and user password hashes. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Demi
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14333 affects the Demi WordPress plugin prior to version 0.0.7. The plugin stores full-site backup archives in a publicly accessible location under predictable filenames without any access controls. This improper privilege management vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to download full backups, which include sensitive data such as the site database and user password hashes. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-269 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. There is no official remediation or patch available as per the current data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download complete site backups without authentication, exposing sensitive information including the site database and user password hashes. This could lead to further compromise of the site or user accounts if the password hashes are cracked. The vulnerability does not affect the integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality significantly.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to backup storage locations by implementing manual access controls or removing publicly accessible backups. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T12:45:23.891Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6c42b59c2644c7f86e85df
Added to database: 07/31/2026, 06:37:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 15:01:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 31
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