How severe is CVE-2023-5775?

CVE-2023-5775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5775 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5775?

CVE-2023-5775 affects Inpsyde Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5775?

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

Does CVE-2023-5775 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5775 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58058.

When was CVE-2023-5775 published?

CVE-2023-5775 was published on 2024-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5775

CVE-2023-5775 is a low-severity vulnerability in Inpsyde Backwpup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58058
Weakness: CWE-256
Affected product: Inpsyde Backwpup
Published: 2024-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BackWPup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Plaintext Storage of Backup Destination Password in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This is due to to the plugin improperly storing backup destination passwords in plaintext. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to retrieve the password from the password input field in the UI or from the options table where the password is stored.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5775?: The BackWPup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Plaintext Storage of Backup Destination Password in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This is due to to the plugin improperly storing backup destination passwords in plaintext. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to retrieve the password from the password input field in the UI or from the options table where the password is stored.
How severe is CVE-2023-5775?: CVE-2023-5775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5775 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5775?: CVE-2023-5775 affects Inpsyde Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5775?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5775 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5775 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58058.
When was CVE-2023-5775 published?: CVE-2023-5775 was published on 2024-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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