How severe is CVE-2023-7002?

CVE-2023-7002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-7002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7002?

CVE-2023-7002 affects Backupbliss Backup Migration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7002?

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-2023-7002 published?

CVE-2023-7002 was published on 2023-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7002

CVE-2023-7002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Backupbliss Backup Migration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Backupbliss Backup Migration
Published: 2023-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9 via the 'url' parameter. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7002?: The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9 via the 'url' parameter. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system.
How severe is CVE-2023-7002?: CVE-2023-7002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-7002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7002?: CVE-2023-7002 affects Backupbliss Backup Migration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7002?: 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-2023-7002 published?: CVE-2023-7002 was published on 2023-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:backupbliss:backup_migration:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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