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JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Vulnerabilities

Review known vulnerability records for the WordPress plugin JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate (`backup`), including severity, CVE references, affected versions, and patch status.

Recent tracked CVEs on this page include CVE-2026-4853, CVE-2023-7165 and CVE-2022-34148, so operators can jump from disclosure to patch validation without scanning the full feed first.

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Known Records
10
High or Critical
4
Patch Coverage
100%
Last Updated
Apr 17, 2026
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1. Match the Package
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2. Sort by Severity
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3. Check Patch Evidence
10 records include a patch path; verify compatibility before closing the finding.
4. Monitor Gaps
0 records still lack a listed fixed release, so keep this hub in the review queue.
High-Signal Remediation Targets
CVE-2023-7165 Critical
Sensitive Information Exposure remediation for JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate

Affected range: Versions up to 2.0.9.7. Fixed version: 2.0.9.9.

CVE-2020-36669 High
Arbitrary File Upload remediation for JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate

Affected range: Versions up to 1.3.9. Fixed version: 1.4.0.

CVE-2021-24155 High
Arbitrary File Upload remediation for JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate

Affected range: Versions up to 1.5.9. Fixed version: 1.6.0.

CVE-2017-10837 Medium
Cross-Site Scripting remediation for JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate

Affected range: Versions up to 1.1.46. Fixed version: 1.1.47.

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Indexed CVEs
9
Tracked CVE Issue Type Affected Versions Fixed Version CVSS
CVE-2023-7165
JetBackup <= 2.0.9.7 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Directory Listing
 Sensitive Information Exposure Versions up to 2.0.9.7 2.0.9.9 CVSS 9.8
CVE-2020-36669
JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore <= 1.3.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Ar...
 Arbitrary File Upload Versions up to 1.3.9 1.4.0 CVSS 8.8
CVE-2021-24155
Backup Guard <= 1.5.9 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
 Arbitrary File Upload Versions up to 1.5.9 1.6.0 CVSS 7.2
CVE-2017-10837
BackupGuard <= 1.1.46 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
 Cross-Site Scripting Versions up to 1.1.46 1.1.47 CVSS 6.1
CVE-2017-18488
Backup Guard <= 1.1.46 - Cross-Site Scripting
 Cross-Site Scripting Versions before 1.1.47 1.1.47 CVSS 6.1
CVE-2022-34148
Backup Guard <= 1.6.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
 Stored Cross-Site Scripting Versions up to 1.6.9 1.6.9.1 CVSS 5.5
CVE-2020-36667
JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore <= 1.4.1 - Missing Authorization to Unautho...
 Vulnerability Versions up to 1.4.0 1.4.1 CVSS 5.4
CVE-2026-4853
JetBackup <= 3.1.19.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary Directory Deletion...
 File Upload Versions up to 3.1.19.8 3.1.20.3 CVSS 4.9
CVE-2023-7165 Critical 2.0.9.9
CVE-2023-7165 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Sensitive Information Exposure

JetBackup <= 2.0.9.7 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Directory Listing

CVE-2020-36669 High 1.4.0
CVE-2020-36669 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Arbitrary File Upload

JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore <= 1.3.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload

CVE-2021-24155 High 1.6.0
CVE-2021-24155 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Arbitrary File Upload

Backup Guard <= 1.5.9 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload

CVE-2017-10837 Medium 1.1.47
CVE-2017-10837 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Cross-Site Scripting

BackupGuard <= 1.1.46 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

CVE-2017-18488 Medium 1.1.47
CVE-2017-18488 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Cross-Site Scripting

Backup Guard <= 1.1.46 - Cross-Site Scripting

CVE-2022-34148 Medium 1.6.9.1
CVE-2022-34148 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Backup Guard <= 1.6.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

CVE-2020-36667 Medium 1.4.1
CVE-2020-36667 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate Vulnerability

JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore <= 1.4.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthorized Backup Location Change

CVE-2026-4853 Medium 3.1.20.3
CVE-2026-4853 JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate File Upload

JetBackup <= 3.1.19.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary Directory Deletion via Path Traversal in 'fileName' Parameter

Coverage Snapshot

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This hub clusters tracked records for JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate so operators can confirm whether a disclosed issue maps to the installed slug, version range, and patch path.

Patch Visibility
10 records include a published patch path, leaving 0 with no listed safe release yet.
Severity Mix
1 critical and 3 high severity findings.
Recent CVEs
CVE-2026-4853, CVE-2023-7165 and CVE-2022-34148
Reference Workflow
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Known Vulnerabilities

Reports for JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate

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Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2026-4853
CVE-2026-4853: JetBackup <= 3.1.19.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary Directory Deletion via Path Traversal in 'fileName' Parameter

The JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal leading to Arbitrary Directory Deletion in versions up to and including 3.1.19.8. This is due to insufficient input validation on the fileName parameter in the file upload handler. The...

Published
Apr 16, 2026
Patched Release
3.1.20.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.1.19.8
Next Step
Update to 3.1.20.3 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2026-4853 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Critical Patched: Yes CVE-2023-7165
CVE-2023-7165: JetBackup <= 2.0.9.7 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Directory Listing

The JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.9.7 via directory listing. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain backups of the database as well as...

Published
Feb 02, 2024
Patched Release
2.0.9.9
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.0.9.7
Next Step
Update to 2.0.9.9 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2023-7165 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2022-34148
CVE-2022-34148: Backup Guard <= 1.6.9 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

The Backup Guard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 1.6.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and abov...

Published
Oct 27, 2022
Patched Release
1.6.9.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.6.9
Next Step
Update to 1.6.9.1 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2022-34148 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin High Patched: Yes CVE-2021-24155
CVE-2021-24155: Backup Guard <= 1.5.9 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload

The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 did not ensure that the imported files are of the SGBP format and extension, allowing high privilege users (admin+) to upload arbitrary files, including PHP ones, leading to RCE.

Published
Feb 18, 2021
Patched Release
1.6.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.5.9
Next Step
Update to 1.6.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2021-24155 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2020-36667
CVE-2020-36667: JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore <= 1.4.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthorized Backup Location Change

The JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized back-up location changes in versions up to, and including 1.4.1 due to a lack of proper capability checking on the backup_guard_cloud_dropbox, backup_guard_cloud_gdrive, and backup_gua...

Published
Jul 30, 2020
Patched Release
1.4.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.4.0
Next Step
Update to 1.4.1 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2020-36667 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2020-36668
CVE-2020-36668: JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore <= 1.4.0 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

The JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure in versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 due to a lack of proper capability checking on the backup_guard_get_manual_modal function called via an AJAX action. This ma...

Published
Jul 30, 2020
Patched Release
1.4.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.4.0
Next Step
Update to 1.4.1 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2020-36668 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin High Patched: Yes CVE-2020-36669
CVE-2020-36669: JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore <= 1.3.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload

The JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including 1.3.9. This is due to missing nonce validation on the backup_guard_get_import_backup() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticat...

Published
Jul 16, 2020
Patched Release
1.4.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.3.9
Next Step
Update to 1.4.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2020-36669 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2017-10837
CVE-2017-10837: BackupGuard <= 1.1.46 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in BackupGuard prior to version 1.1.47 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Published
Aug 24, 2017
Patched Release
1.1.47
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.1.46
Next Step
Update to 1.1.47 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2017-10837 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2017-18488
CVE-2017-18488: Backup Guard <= 1.1.46 - Cross-Site Scripting

The Backup Guard plugin before 1.1.47 for WordPress has multiple XSS issues.

Published
Aug 11, 2017
Patched Release
1.1.47
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.1.47
Next Step
Update to 1.1.47 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2017-18488 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin High Patched: Yes
WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard < 1.0.3 - Arbitrary File Upload

The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the backup_guard_get_import_backup() function in versions up to, and including, 1.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticat...

Published
Feb 15, 2016
Patched Release
1.0.3
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.0.3
Next Step
Update to 1.0.3 or newer if supported.
Review JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate vulnerability details