How severe is CVE-2020-36848?

CVE-2020-36848 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-2020-36848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36848?

CVE-2020-36848 affects Boldgrid Total Upkeep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36848?

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-2020-36848 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36848 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30799.

When was CVE-2020-36848 published?

CVE-2020-36848 was published on 2025-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36848

CVE-2020-36848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid Total Upkeep 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30799
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Boldgrid Total Upkeep
Published: 2025-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.9 via the env-info.php and restore-info.json files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to find the location of back-up files and subsequently download them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36848?: The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.9 via the env-info.php and restore-info.json files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to find the location of back-up files and subsequently download them.
How severe is CVE-2020-36848?: CVE-2020-36848 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-2020-36848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36848?: CVE-2020-36848 affects Boldgrid Total Upkeep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36848?: 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-2020-36848 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36848 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30799.
When was CVE-2020-36848 published?: CVE-2020-36848 was published on 2025-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boldgrid:total_upkeep:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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