CVE-2026-104068 JetBackup WordPress Plugin < 3.1.24.10 Symlink Arbitrary File Write via Backup Restore

Q: What is CVE-2026-104068?

CVE-2026-104068 is a high-severity vulnerability in JetBackup, published on 22 Oct 2026.

Q: Is CVE-2026-104068 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-104068 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-104068?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-104068 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.6 Published 22 Oct 2026 Updated 27 Oct 2026

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-104068?

CVE-2026-104068 is a high-severity vulnerability in JetBackup, published on 22 Oct 2026.

Official description

JetBackup plugin for WordPress before 3.1.24.10 contains a symlink-based arbitrary file write vulnerability that allows an authenticated WordPress administrator to write attacker-controlled file contents outside the intended restore destination during backup import and restore. Attackers can craft a backup archive containing a symbolic link that archive extraction follows without validating targets or enforcing destination containment, potentially leading to server-side code execution depending on the writable destination and server configuration.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-104068?

How do I fix CVE-2026-104068?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-104068 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-104068 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-104068 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r39m-8459-rpj9.