How severe is CVE-2024-0842?

CVE-2024-0842 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0842?

CVE-2024-0842 affects Softaculous Backuply. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0842?

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-2024-0842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16625.

When was CVE-2024-0842 published?

CVE-2024-0842 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0842

CVE-2024-0842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softaculous Backuply 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16625
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Softaculous Backuply
Published: 2024-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to direct access of the backuply/restore_ins.php file and. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make excessive requests that result in the server running out of resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0842?: The Backuply – Backup, Restore, Migrate and Clone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to direct access of the backuply/restore_ins.php file and. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make excessive requests that result in the server running out of resources.
How severe is CVE-2024-0842?: CVE-2024-0842 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0842?: CVE-2024-0842 affects Softaculous Backuply. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0842?: 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-2024-0842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16625.
When was CVE-2024-0842 published?: CVE-2024-0842 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softaculous:backuply:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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