UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin Vulnerabilities
The UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin has 5 known security vulnerabilities, including 1 critical. The most recent was disclosed on March 16, 2023. Check whether your site runs an affected version below.
View UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin on WordPress.orgSummary
Latest vulnerability disclosed on March 16, 2023.
Recommendation
WPSentry recommends extreme caution
Only run UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin if it is updated to the latest patched release. This plugin has a history of 1 critical, potentially exploitable vulnerability. If you already use it, update immediately — or consider a safer alternative.
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Known UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin vulnerabilities
- high
UpdraftPlus 1.22.14 to 1.23.2 and UpdraftPlus (Premium) 2.22.14 to 2.23.2 - Privilege Escalation via updraft_central_ajax_handler
Affected versions: <=1.23.2Disclosed March 16, 2023 - medium
Updraft Plus <= 1.22.24 - Information Disclosure via updraft_ajaxrestore
Affected versions: <=1.22.24Disclosed March 8, 2023 - high
UpdraftPlus < 1.16.59 - Authenticated (Admin+) Local File Inclusion
Affected versions: <=1.16.56Disclosed July 12, 2021 - medium
UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup <= 1.9.6.3 - Cross-Site Scripting
Affected versions: <=1.9.6.3Disclosed April 20, 2015 - critical
UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin <= 1.9.50 - Nonce Leak to Authorization Bypass
Affected versions: <1.9.51Disclosed February 3, 2015
How to stay protected
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Scan regularly
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