CVE-2026-97197: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in WebToffee WordPress Backup & Migration
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WordPress Backup & Migration <= 1.6.0 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in WebToffee WordPress Backup & Migration plugin versions <= 1.6.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass access controls. The flaw is classified as missing authorization, enabling attackers to perform actions without proper permissions. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access sensitive backup and migration data without authentication, potentially exposing confidential information. There is no direct impact on data integrity or service availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply any official patches once released.
CVE-2026-97197: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in WebToffee WordPress Backup & Migration
Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WordPress Backup & Migration <= 1.6.0 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
WebToffee
WordPress Backup & Migration
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-862) in WebToffee WordPress Backup & Migration plugin versions <= 1.6.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass access controls. The flaw is classified as missing authorization, enabling attackers to perform actions without proper permissions. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access sensitive backup and migration data without authentication, potentially exposing confidential information. There is no direct impact on data integrity or service availability according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates and apply any official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T08:52:13.332Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08c92a4e24523d069113
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:04:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:18:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 05:02:56 UTC
Views: 15
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