What is the severity of CVE-2025-26779?

CVE-2025-26779 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for enabling unauthorized file access.

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-26779?

CVE-2025-26779 affects Forward Mahmood Keep Backup Daily and WordPress Keep Backup Daily versions up to and including 2.1.0.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26779?

To fix CVE-2025-26779, update Keep Backup Daily to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What kind of attack can occur due to CVE-2025-26779?

CVE-2025-26779 allows for a path traversal attack, which may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.

Is CVE-2025-26779 actively exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2025-26779, but it is advisable to patch the vulnerability promptly.

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CVE-2025-26779

medium

4.9

CWE

EPSS

0.044%

16/2/2025

18/2/2025

CVE-2025-26779: WordPress Keep Backup Daily plugin <= 2.1.0 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

First published: Sun Feb 16 2025(Updated: )

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood Keep Backup Daily allows Path Traversal. This issue affects Keep Backup Daily: from n/a through 2.1.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Keep Backup Daily	>=2.1.0
Keep Backup Daily	<=2.1.0

Remedy

Update the WordPress Keep Backup Daily wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.1.1).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/keep-backup-daily/vulnerability/wordpress-keep-backup-daily-plugin-2-1-0-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26779?
CVE-2025-26779 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for enabling unauthorized file access.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-26779?
CVE-2025-26779 affects Forward Mahmood Keep Backup Daily and WordPress Keep Backup Daily versions up to and including 2.1.0.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26779?
To fix CVE-2025-26779, update Keep Backup Daily to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What kind of attack can occur due to CVE-2025-26779?
CVE-2025-26779 allows for a path traversal attack, which may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.
Is CVE-2025-26779 actively exploited in the wild?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2025-26779, but it is advisable to patch the vulnerability promptly.

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