Auth bypass in Wpengine Database Backup For Wordpress

CVE-2026-4029

The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database export in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check…

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.001 (23.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4029?
CVE-2026-4029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpengine Database Backup For Wordpress, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-05-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-4029?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.