How severe is CVE-2015-10134?

CVE-2015-10134 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-10134 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-10134?

CVE-2015-10134 affects Mywebsiteadvisor Simple Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-10134?

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.

Does CVE-2015-10134 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2015-10134 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2015-9396.

When was CVE-2015-10134 published?

CVE-2015-10134 was published on 2025-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-10134

CVE-2015-10134 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mywebsiteadvisor Simple Backup with a CVSS 3.x 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2015-9396
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Mywebsiteadvisor Simple Backup
Published: 2025-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-10134?: The Simple Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 2.7.10. via the download_backup_file function. This is due to a lack of capability checks and file type validation. This makes it possible for attackers to download sensitive files such as the wp-config.php file from the affected site.
How severe is CVE-2015-10134?: CVE-2015-10134 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-10134 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-10134?: CVE-2015-10134 affects Mywebsiteadvisor Simple Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-10134?: 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.
Does CVE-2015-10134 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2015-10134 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2015-9396.
When was CVE-2015-10134 published?: CVE-2015-10134 was published on 2025-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mywebsiteadvisor:simple_backup:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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