CVE-2020-36848: Total Upkeep by BoldGrid <= 1.14.9 - Unauthenticated Backup Download

Published Jul 12, 2025
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Updated

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.9 via the env-info.php and restore-info.json files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to find the location of back-up files and subsequently download them.

Affected Software

2 affected components
BoldGrid Total Upkeep<=1.14.9
BoldGrid Total Upkeep Wordpress<1.14.10

Event History

Jul 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36848?

CVE-2020-36848 has been rated as having a medium severity due to its potential for sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-36848?

To fix CVE-2020-36848, update the Total Upkeep plugin to version 1.15.0 or later.

3

What kind of sensitive information is exposed in CVE-2020-36848?

CVE-2020-36848 can expose sensitive configuration information stored in env-info.php and restore-info.json files.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2020-36848?

CVE-2020-36848 affects all versions of the Total Upkeep plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.14.9.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-36848?

No, CVE-2020-36848 can be exploited by unauthenticated users.

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