CVE-2025-62946CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2025-62946

Medium · published October 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
5.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
26.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing authorization vulnerability lurks in Everest Backup, making it possible for sneaky users to access controls they shouldn’t! Think of it like a poorly monitored buffet where anyone could grab the chef's secret recipes without a reservation — once inside, access is unguarded! If exploited, unauthorized users could gain access to sensitive backup files, potentially exposing critical data. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized changes, or even data loss, making it crucial to address this before it escalates.

Put simply

Think of it like a poorly monitored buffet where anyone could grab the chef's secret recipes without a reservation — once inside, access is unguarded! This vulnerability in Everest Backup versions up to 2.3.8 allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, permitting unauthorized access to backup operations.

What to do

If exploited, unauthorized users could gain access to sensitive backup files, potentially exposing critical data. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized changes, or even data loss, making it crucial to address this before it escalates. To secure your system, update Everest Backup to version 2.3.9 immediately and review your access control configurations to ensure only authorized users have access. Regular audits are a good practice to maintain security levels. You've got this! Just follow these steps and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
5.3 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00343 · 26.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-10-27T06:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 01:34Z
    WordPress Everest Backup plugin <= 2.3.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
    cvelistv5