How severe is CVE-2024-10028?

CVE-2024-10028 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-2024-10028 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-2024-10028?

CVE-2024-10028 affects Everestthemes Everest Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10028?

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-2024-10028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32877.

When was CVE-2024-10028 published?

CVE-2024-10028 was published on 2024-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10028

CVE-2024-10028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Everestthemes Everest Backup 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32877
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Everestthemes Everest Backup
Published: 2024-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.13 via the exposed process stats file during the backup process. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain an archive file name and download the site's backup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10028?: The Everest Backup – WordPress Cloud Backup, Migration, Restore & Cloning Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.13 via the exposed process stats file during the backup process. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain an archive file name and download the site's backup.
How severe is CVE-2024-10028?: CVE-2024-10028 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-2024-10028 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-2024-10028?: CVE-2024-10028 affects Everestthemes Everest Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10028?: 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-2024-10028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32877.
When was CVE-2024-10028 published?: CVE-2024-10028 was published on 2024-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:everestthemes:everest_backup:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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