CVE-2025-53246CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2025-53246

Medium · published November 6, 2025

CVSS v3.1
6.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
23.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple misconfiguration is the root of this vulnerability! The Backup and Move tool doesn’t enforce proper access control — it’s like hosting a party without checking guest lists! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk straight into the kitchen, regardless of whether they’re a chef or a customer. Without proper access controls, anyone could access sensitive data or features that should be restricted — chaos in the kitchen! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive backups, potentially leading to data leaks or modifications. While it’s not currently being actively exploited, the risk of exposing confidential information is still a concern that can’t be overlooked!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk straight into the kitchen, regardless of whether they’re a chef or a customer. Without proper access controls, anyone could access sensitive data or features that should be restricted — chaos in the kitchen! This missing authorization vulnerability in Backup and Move allows unauthorized users to access and manipulate data due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, affecting versions from n/a through 0.1.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive backups, potentially leading to data leaks or modifications. While it’s not currently being actively exploited, the risk of exposing confidential information is still a concern that can’t be overlooked! To remediate this issue, update Backup and Move to the latest version to ensure proper access control measures are implemented. Additionally, review your current configurations to ensure sensitive features are restricted to authorized users only. You've got this! With a few adjustments, you’ll have this protected in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.5 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00316 · 23.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-11-06T21:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 15:53Z
    WordPress Backup and Move Plugin <= 0.1 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability
    cvelistv5