How severe is CVE-2011-5208?

CVE-2011-5208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5208?

CVE-2011-5208 affects Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5208?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-5208 published?

CVE-2011-5208 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5208

CVE-2011-5208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Backwpup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Backwpup
Published: 2012-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the BackWPup plugin before 1.4.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the wpabs parameter to (1) app/options-view_log-iframe.php or (2) app/options-runnow-iframe.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5208?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the BackWPup plugin before 1.4.1 for WordPress allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the wpabs parameter to (1) app/options-view_log-iframe.php or (2) app/options-runnow-iframe.php.
How severe is CVE-2011-5208?: CVE-2011-5208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5208?: CVE-2011-5208 affects Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5208 published?: CVE-2011-5208 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:backwpup:backwpup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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