How severe is CVE-2013-2741?

CVE-2013-2741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2741?

CVE-2013-2741 primarily affects Ithemes Backupbuddy. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2741?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-2741 published?

CVE-2013-2741 was published on 2013-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2741

CVE-2013-2741 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ithemes Backupbuddy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ithemes Backupbuddy
Published: 2013-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress does not require that authentication be enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, or overwrite or delete files, via vectors involving a (1) direct request, (2) step=1 request, (3) step=2 or step=3 request, or (4) step=7 request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2741?: importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress does not require that authentication be enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, or overwrite or delete files, via vectors involving a (1) direct request, (2) step=1 request, (3) step=2 or step=3 request, or (4) step=7 request.
How severe is CVE-2013-2741?: CVE-2013-2741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2741?: CVE-2013-2741 primarily affects Ithemes Backupbuddy. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2741 published?: CVE-2013-2741 was published on 2013-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ithemes:backupbuddy:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ithemes:backupbuddy:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ithemes:backupbuddy:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ithemes:backupbuddy:2.2.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ithemes:backupbuddy:2.2.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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