How severe is CVE-2017-2551?

CVE-2017-2551 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-2017-2551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2551?

CVE-2017-2551 affects Inpsyde Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2551?

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-2017-2551 published?

CVE-2017-2551 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2551

CVE-2017-2551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inpsyde Backwpup 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Inpsyde Backwpup
Published: 2017-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in Wordpress plugin BackWPup before v3.4.2 allows possible brute forcing of backup file for download.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2551?: Vulnerability in Wordpress plugin BackWPup before v3.4.2 allows possible brute forcing of backup file for download.
How severe is CVE-2017-2551?: CVE-2017-2551 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-2017-2551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2551?: CVE-2017-2551 affects Inpsyde Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2551?: 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-2017-2551 published?: CVE-2017-2551 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inpsyde:backwpup:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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