WordPress plugin
Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High1
- Medium1
- Low0
All Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| High7.1 | Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion ≤1.0.3No patch available | CVE-2021-47979 | |
| Medium5.5 | Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Deletion ≤1.0.3No patch available | — |
- High7.1Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion
≤1.0.3No patch available
- Medium5.5Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Deletion
≤1.0.3No patch available
Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress: common questions
Does Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress: 1 high, 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress vulnerability?
CVE-2021-47979, published May 16, 2026: Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress <= 1.0.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion. Severity: High (CVSS 7.1).
Is any Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Backup and Restore plugin – WordPress vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.