How severe is CVE-2022-4931?

CVE-2022-4931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4931 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4931?

CVE-2022-4931 affects Xibodevelopment Backupwordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4931?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-4931 published?

CVE-2022-4931 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4931

CVE-2022-4931 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xibodevelopment Backupwordpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xibodevelopment Backupwordpress
Published: 2023-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BackupWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information disclosure in versions up to, and including 3.12. This is due to missing authorization on the heartbeat_received() function that triggers on WordPress heartbeat. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above to retrieve back-up paths that can subsequently be used to download the back-up.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4931?: The BackupWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information disclosure in versions up to, and including 3.12. This is due to missing authorization on the heartbeat_received() function that triggers on WordPress heartbeat. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above to retrieve back-up paths that can subsequently be used to download the back-up.
How severe is CVE-2022-4931?: CVE-2022-4931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4931 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4931?: CVE-2022-4931 affects Xibodevelopment Backupwordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4931?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4931 published?: CVE-2022-4931 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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