WP BackItUp Community Edition vulnerabilities
Plugin slug wp-backitup · 8 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-09-09 · WordPress.org page
2 vulnerabilities have no fixed version yet. If you use this plugin, consider disabling or replacing it until a fix is released.
1 of 8 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in WP BackItUp Community Edition
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 4.9 | <= 2.1.0 | No fix yet | CVE-2026-18386 | 2026-09-09 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 2.1.0 | No fix yet | CVE-2025-68039 | 2026-01-21 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 1.50 | 2.0.0 | CVE-2024-43268 | 2024-08-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.50 | 2.0.0 | CVE-2024-43270 | 2024-08-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 1.50 | 2.0.0 | CVE-2024-43269 | 2024-08-12 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 1.45 | 1.50 | CVE-2023-7232 | 2024-03-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 1.9 | 1.9.1 | none | 2014-12-04 | Advisory |
| High 7.5 | <= 1.9 | 1.9.1 | CVE-2014-9012 | 2014-07-16 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the WP BackItUp Community Edition plugin safe to use?
2 known issue(s) have no fix yet, so check the table above before using it.
How do I check which version of WP BackItUp Community Edition my site runs?
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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.