JetBackup Plugin 2.0.9.9/3.1.23.5 Backup Import link following
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Summary
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in JetBackup Plugin. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Backup Import. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-104068. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in JetBackup Plugin. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Backup Import. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-104068 since 10/01/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
Upgrading to version 3.1.24.10 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-108228). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8
VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploiting
Class: Link followingCWE: CWE-59
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: JetBackup Plugin 3.1.24.10
Timeline
10/01/2026 CVE reserved10/22/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/22/2026 VulDB entry created
10/22/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: wordpress.orgStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-104068 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-104068
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-425332
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Entry
Created: 10/22/2026 18:49Updated: 10/22/2026 21:32
Changes: 10/22/2026 18:49 (75), 10/22/2026 21:32 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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