CVE-2026-16253

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.5 EPSS 0.28%
Updated Aug 12, 2026
WordPress
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.5 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 1.17.3
Type CWE-200 (Information Exposure)
Vendor WordPress
Public PoC No

The Total Upkeep WordPress plugin before 1.17.3 does not adequately protect the secret that authorizes its backup-restore functionality and exposes it to unauthenticated users, allowing them to disclose sensitive backup information and to force a full site restore that overwrites the live site's files and database.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)