CVE-2026-39802: WordPress Everest Backup plugin <= 2.3.13 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Q: Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or other prior privileges. Exploitation is network-accessible, although the high attack complexity indicates additional conditions are required.

Q: Which installations are affected?

Everest Backup versions 2.3.13 and earlier are affected. The provided information does not state whether a particular default configuration or deployment setup is required.

Q: What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated as having high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Published Oct 10, 2026

Updated

Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Everest Backup <= 2.3.13 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component

AccessPress Themes Everest Backup<=2.3.13

Event History

Oct 10, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:34 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:34 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or other prior privileges. Exploitation is network-accessible, although the high attack complexity indicates additional conditions are required.

Which installations are affected?

Everest Backup versions 2.3.13 and earlier are affected. The provided information does not state whether a particular default configuration or deployment setup is required.

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated as having high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

CVE-2026-39802: WordPress Everest Backup plugin <= 2.3.13 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

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Which installations are affected?

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

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