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BackupBuddy Vulnerabilities

Review known vulnerability records for the WordPress plugin BackupBuddy (`backupbuddy`), including severity, CVE references, affected versions, and patch status.

Recent tracked CVEs on this page include CVE-2022-4897, CVE-2022-31474 and CVE-2013-2741, so operators can jump from disclosure to patch validation without scanning the full feed first.

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Known Records
6
High or Critical
4
Patch Coverage
100%
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
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Search-Ready Records
6
1. Match the Package
Confirm the installed WordPress plugin slug is backupbuddy before acting on any CVE from this cluster.
2. Sort by Severity
Start with 4 high or critical records, then review medium and unrated findings with public references.
3. Check Patch Evidence
6 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-2013-2741 Critical
Vulnerability remediation for BackupBuddy

Affected range: Versions before 3.0. Fixed version: 3.0.

CVE-2013-2743 Critical
Vulnerability remediation for BackupBuddy

Affected range: Versions before 3.0. Fixed version: 3.0.

CVE-2013-2742 Critical
Vulnerability remediation for BackupBuddy

Affected range: Versions before 3.0. Fixed version: 3.0.

CVE-2022-31474 High
Vulnerability remediation for BackupBuddy

Affected range: 8.5.8.0 through 8.7.4.1. Fixed version: 8.7.5.

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Indexed CVEs
6
Tracked CVE Issue Type Affected Versions Fixed Version CVSS
CVE-2013-2741
BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass
 Vulnerability Versions before 3.0 3.0 CVSS 9.8
CVE-2013-2743
BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass
 Vulnerability Versions before 3.0 3.0 CVSS 9.8
CVE-2013-2742
BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass
 Vulnerability Versions before 3.0 3.0 CVSS 9.8
CVE-2022-31474
BackupBuddy 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1 - Arbitrary File Download
 Vulnerability 8.5.8.0 through 8.7.4.1 8.7.5 CVSS 7.5
CVE-2022-4897
BackupBuddy <= 8.8.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
 Cross-Site Scripting Versions up to 8.8.2 8.8.3 CVSS 6.1
CVE-2013-2744
BackupBuddy <= 2.2.28 - Sensitive Information Disclosure
 Vulnerability Versions before 3.0 3.0 CVSS 5.3
CVE-2013-2741 Critical 3.0
CVE-2013-2741 BackupBuddy Vulnerability

BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass

CVE-2013-2743 Critical 3.0
CVE-2013-2743 BackupBuddy Vulnerability

BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass

CVE-2013-2742 Critical 3.0
CVE-2013-2742 BackupBuddy Vulnerability

BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass

CVE-2022-31474 High 8.7.5
CVE-2022-31474 BackupBuddy Vulnerability

BackupBuddy 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1 - Arbitrary File Download

CVE-2022-4897 Medium 8.8.3
CVE-2022-4897 BackupBuddy Cross-Site Scripting

BackupBuddy <= 8.8.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

CVE-2013-2744 Medium 3.0
CVE-2013-2744 BackupBuddy Vulnerability

BackupBuddy <= 2.2.28 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

Coverage Snapshot

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This hub clusters tracked records for BackupBuddy so operators can confirm whether a disclosed issue maps to the installed slug, version range, and patch path.

Patch Visibility
6 records include a published patch path, leaving 0 with no listed safe release yet.
Severity Mix
3 critical and 1 high severity finding.
Recent CVEs
CVE-2022-4897, CVE-2022-31474 and CVE-2013-2741
Reference Workflow
Jump from the hub into the full report when you need remediation notes, exploit context, CVSS vectors, or source references.
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Known Vulnerabilities

Reports for BackupBuddy

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Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2022-4897
CVE-2022-4897: BackupBuddy <= 8.8.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

The BackupBuddy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting several parameters in versions up to, and including, 8.8.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web...

Published
Jan 30, 2023
Patched Release
8.8.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 8.8.2
Next Step
Update to 8.8.3 or newer if supported.
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Plugin High Patched: Yes CVE-2022-31474
CVE-2022-31474: BackupBuddy 8.5.8.0 - 8.7.4.1 - Arbitrary File Download

The BackupBuddy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated arbitrary file downloads via the 'local-download' found in the backupbuddy_local_download() function in versions 8.5.8.0 to 8.7.4.1. This is due to a missing capability check and nonce check on the affected fun...

Published
Sep 06, 2022
Patched Release
8.7.5
Affected Versions
8.5.8.0 through 8.7.4.1
Next Step
Update to 8.7.5 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2022-31474 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Critical Patched: Yes CVE-2013-2741
CVE-2013-2741: BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass

importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress does not require that authentication be enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, or overwrite or delete files, via vectors involving a (1) direct request...

Published
Mar 24, 2013
Patched Release
3.0
Affected Versions
Versions before 3.0
Next Step
Update to 3.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2013-2741 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Medium Patched: Yes CVE-2013-2744
CVE-2013-2744: BackupBuddy <= 2.2.28 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

The BackupBuddy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.2.28 via a step 0 phpinfo action, which calls the phpinfo function. This can allow remote attackers to extract configuration information.

Published
Mar 24, 2013
Patched Release
3.0
Affected Versions
Versions before 3.0
Next Step
Update to 3.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2013-2744 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Critical Patched: Yes CVE-2013-2743
CVE-2013-2743: BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass

importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted integer in the step parameter.

Published
Mar 24, 2013
Patched Release
3.0
Affected Versions
Versions before 3.0
Next Step
Update to 3.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2013-2743 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Critical Patched: Yes CVE-2013-2742
CVE-2013-2742: BackupBuddy < 3.0 - Authentication Bypass

importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress does not reliably delete itself after completing a restore operation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via subsequent requests to this script.

Published
Mar 24, 2013
Patched Release
3.0
Affected Versions
Versions before 3.0
Next Step
Update to 3.0 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2013-2742 fixed version details Open CVE Reference