CVE-2016-20076
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.
- Score
- CVSS 4.0 8.7 High
- Status
- Deferred - disclosure@vulncheck.com
- Published
- 2026-06-15
- Last modified
- 2026-10-01
- Weaknesses
- CWE-22
Affected products
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39883
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-simple-backup-arbitrary-file-deletion-and-download
