CVE-2026-101148 PUBLISHED

BackupSheep <= 1.8 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion and Backup Exfiltration via Empty Integration Key

Assigner: WPScan
Reserved: 28.09.2026 Published: 01.10.2026 Updated: 01.10.2026

The BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not properly validate its integration key, treating an unset or blank key as valid, which allows unauthenticated attackers to create and download full site backups, including the database with user password hashes, and to delete arbitrary files on the server, leading to sensitive data disclosure and site takeover.

The BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.8 has been closed on WordPress.org since July 2024 and no fixed version is available. Remove it from any site where it is installed.

Product Status

Vendor Unknown
Product BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin
Versions Default: unknown
  • affected from 0 to 1.8 (incl.)

Credits

  • Enrico Marcolini finder
  • Claudio Marchesini finder
  • Dottor Marc finder
  • WPScan coordinator

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path CWE