What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5775?

CVE-2023-5775 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-5775?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-5775. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Backwpup CVE-2023-5775

LOW

Plaintext Storage of a Password (CWE-256)

2024-02-26 security@wordfence.com

Information Disclosure WordPress Backwpup

2.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.2 LOW

AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 18:22 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Feb 26, 2024 - 16:27 nvd

LOW 2.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The BackWPup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Plaintext Storage of Backup Destination Password in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This is due to to the plugin improperly storing backup destination passwords in plaintext. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to retrieve the password from the password input field in the UI or from the options table where the password is stored.

AnalysisAI

The BackWPup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Plaintext Storage of Backup Destination Password in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-256. The BackWPup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Plaintext Storage of Backup Destination Password in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This is due to to the plugin improperly storing backup destination passwords in plaintext. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to retrieve the password from the password input field in the UI or from the options table where the password is stored. Affected products include: Inpsyde Backwpup.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.