How severe is CVE-2023-7164?

CVE-2023-7164 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-2023-7164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7164?

CVE-2023-7164 affects Inpsyde Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7164?

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-2023-7164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59345.

When was CVE-2023-7164 published?

CVE-2023-7164 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7164

CVE-2023-7164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inpsyde Backwpup 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59345
Affected product: Inpsyde Backwpup
Published: 2024-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7164?: The BackWPup WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not prevent Directory Listing in its temporary backup folder, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download backups of a site's database.
How severe is CVE-2023-7164?: CVE-2023-7164 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-2023-7164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7164?: CVE-2023-7164 affects Inpsyde Backwpup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7164?: 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-2023-7164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59345.
When was CVE-2023-7164 published?: CVE-2023-7164 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79b07f37-2c6b-4846-bb28-91a1e5bf112e/

Affected products (1)

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

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