UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin vulnerabilities
Plugin slug updraftplus · 20 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-09-25 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.26.8.26 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
6 of 20 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.3 | 1.23.8 to 1.26.7, 2.26 to 2.26.8.26 | 1.26.8 | CVE-2026-82841 | 2026-09-25 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | < 1.26.7 | 1.26.7 | CVE-2026-76549 | 2026-08-27 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | <= 1.26.4 | 1.26.5 | CVE-2026-10795 | 2026-06-10 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | 2.0 to 2.26.5 | 2.26.5 | CVE-2026-10795 | 2026-06-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 1.24.12 | 1.25.1 | CVE-2025-0215 | 2025-01-15 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | 1.23.8 to 1.24.11 | 1.24.12 | CVE-2024-10957 | 2025-01-03 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 1.23.10 | 1.23.11 | CVE-2023-5982 | 2023-11-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 1.23.3 | 1.23.4 | CVE-2023-32960 | 2023-05-18 | Advisory |
| High 8.8 | 1.22.14 to 1.23.2, 2.22.14 to 2.23.2 | 1.23.3 | none | 2023-03-16 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.22.24 | 1.23.1 | none | 2023-03-08 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 1.22.9 | 1.22.9 | CVE-2022-0864 | 2022-04-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | 1.16.7 to 1.22.3 | 1.22.3 | CVE-2022-0633 | 2022-02-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | 0.7.4 to 1.16.68 | 1.16.69 | CVE-2021-25089 | 2021-12-28 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 1.16.66 | 1.16.66 | CVE-2021-25022 | 2021-12-06 | Advisory |
| High 7.2 | <= 1.16.56 | 1.16.59 | none | 2021-07-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.8 | < 1.6.59 | 1.6.59 | CVE-2021-24423 | 2021-05-09 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | < 1.9.64 | 1.9.64 | CVE-2015-9360 | 2020-09-22 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.4 | <= 1.13.4 | 1.13.5 | CVE-2017-18593 | 2017-08-08 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 1.9.6.3 | 1.9.6.4 | none | 2015-04-20 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.9 | < 1.9.51 | 1.9.51 | none | 2015-02-03 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin plugin safe to use?
All 20 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.26.8.26 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin 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.