How severe is CVE-2023-54346?

CVE-2023-54346 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-2023-54346 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-54346?

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-2023-54346 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-54346 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60568.

When was CVE-2023-54346 published?

CVE-2023-54346 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-54346

CVE-2023-54346 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-538.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60568
Weakness: CWE-538
Published: 2026-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WordPress Plugin Backup Migration 1.2.8 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download complete database backups by accessing predictable file paths. Attackers can enumerate backup directories through configuration files and complete logs, then construct direct download URLs to retrieve sensitive backup archives containing full database dumps.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54346?: WordPress Plugin Backup Migration 1.2.8 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download complete database backups by accessing predictable file paths. Attackers can enumerate backup directories through configuration files and complete logs, then construct direct download URLs to retrieve sensitive backup archives containing full database dumps.
How severe is CVE-2023-54346?: CVE-2023-54346 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-2023-54346 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54346?: 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-2023-54346 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-54346 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60568.
When was CVE-2023-54346 published?: CVE-2023-54346 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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