How severe is CVE-2020-7241?

CVE-2020-7241 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-2020-7241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7241?

CVE-2020-7241 affects Wpseeds Wp Database Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7241?

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-2020-7241 published?

CVE-2020-7241 was published on 2020-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7241

CVE-2020-7241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpseeds Wp Database 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Wpseeds Wp Database Backup
Published: 2020-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Database Backup plugin through 5.5 for WordPress stores downloads by default locally in the directory wp-content/uploads/db-backup/. This might allow attackers to read ZIP archives by guessing random ID numbers, guessing date strings with a 2020_{0..1}{0..2}_{0..3}{0..9} format, guessing UNIX timestamps, and making HTTPS requests with the complete guessed URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7241?: The WP Database Backup plugin through 5.5 for WordPress stores downloads by default locally in the directory wp-content/uploads/db-backup/. This might allow attackers to read ZIP archives by guessing random ID numbers, guessing date strings with a 2020_{0..1}{0..2}_{0..3}{0..9} format, guessing UNIX timestamps, and making HTTPS requests with the complete guessed URL.
How severe is CVE-2020-7241?: CVE-2020-7241 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-2020-7241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7241?: CVE-2020-7241 affects Wpseeds Wp Database Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7241?: 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-2020-7241 published?: CVE-2020-7241 was published on 2020-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpseeds:wp_database_backup:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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