Backup Bolt – Lightweight Backup, Fast WordPress Backup to ZIP vulnerabilities
Plugin slug backup-bolt · 4 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-10-02 · WordPress.org page
1 vulnerability has no fixed version yet. If you use this plugin, consider disabling or replacing it until a fix is released.
0 of 4 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Backup Bolt – Lightweight Backup, Fast WordPress Backup to ZIP
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low 3.8 | <= 1.4.1 | 1.5.0 | CVE-2025-10306 | 2025-10-02 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.4.1 | No fix yet | CVE-2025-49040 | 2025-08-19 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.3.0 | 1.4.0 | CVE-2023-7236 | 2024-02-20 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | 1.1.0 to 1.1.3 | 1.2.0 | CVE-2023-33999 | 2023-07-18 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Backup Bolt – Lightweight Backup, Fast WordPress Backup to ZIP plugin safe to use?
1 known issue(s) have no fix yet, so check the table above before using it.
How do I check which version of Backup Bolt – Lightweight Backup, Fast WordPress Backup to ZIP my site runs?
In WordPress go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. From the outside, the free PluginPeek scan below reads the version from the site's public files.
How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
Make a full backup, then update it from Dashboard > Updates and check the site afterwards. If you would rather not, we can do it for a fixed $99, paid after you have checked the site.