CVE-2025-26779

WordPress Keep Backup Daily plugin <= 2.1.0 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood Keep Backup Daily allows Path Traversal. This issue affects Keep Backup Daily: from n/a through 2.1.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Keep Backup Daily wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.1.1).

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Fahad Mahmood Keep Backup Daily
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/keep-backup-daily/vulnerability/wordpress-keep-backup-daily-plugin-2-1-0-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26779?
CVE-2025-26779 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-26779?
To fix CVE-2025-26779: Update the WordPress Keep Backup Daily wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.1.1).
Is CVE-2025-26779 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-26779 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-26779?
CVE-2025-26779 affects Fahad Mahmood Keep Backup Daily.
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