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CVE-2016-20076

WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 Arbitrary File Deletion and Download

Published: Jun 15, 2026Updated: Jun 15, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
7.5CVSS
HIGH

WordPress Simple-Backup 2.7.11 contains multiple vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files and download sensitive files by manipulating the delete_backup_file and download_backup_file parameters in tools.php. Attackers can exploit insufficient input validation using directory traversal techniques to access wp-config.php, database dumps, and other sensitive files, or delete critical files .htaccess to expose backup directories.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:NA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

CWE-22

Affected Products

Simple Backup
ChrisHurst
Web & CMS Plugins / wordpress-plugin
chrishurstWeb & CMS Plugins

Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Collection
Discovery
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References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39883
exploit-db.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-simple-backup-arbitrary-file-deletion-and-download
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 15, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 15, 2026

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