CVE-2026-41560 WordPress WXD Backup Lite plugin <= 1.0.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass access controls in the WXD Backup Lite WordPress plugin, potentially exposing sensitive backup data or functionality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-41560?
CVE-2026-41560 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in wxdlabs WXD Backup Lite, published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in WXD Backup Lite <= 1.0.2 versions.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-41560?
How do I fix CVE-2026-41560?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-41560 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-41560 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-41560 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6hpr-xr99-6jh6.