How severe is CVE-2026-97241?

CVE-2026-97241 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-2026-97241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-97241?

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-2026-97241 published?

CVE-2026-97241 was published on 2026-09-30.

CVE-2026-97241

CVE-2026-97241 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-201.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-201
Published: 2026-09-30
Last modified: 2026-09-30

Description

Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in BackupEase <= 2.2.2 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-97241?: Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in BackupEase <= 2.2.2 versions.
How severe is CVE-2026-97241?: CVE-2026-97241 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-2026-97241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-97241?: 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-2026-97241 published?: CVE-2026-97241 was published on 2026-09-30.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/backupease/vulnerability/wordpress-backupease-plugin-2-2-2-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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