CVE-2023-35775 WordPress WP Backup Manager Plugin <= 1.13.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: What is CVE-2023-35775?

CVE-2023-35775 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Backup Manager, published on 19 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2023-35775 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35775 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-35775?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35775 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.1 Published 19 Jun 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users via reflected XSS in the WP Backup Manager plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-35775?

CVE-2023-35775 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Backup Manager, published on 19 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WP Backup Solutions WP Backup Manager plugin <= 1.13.1 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35775?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp Backup Solutions Project Wp Backup Solutions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35775?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35775 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-35775 being exploited?