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CVE-2023-6113 - Wp Staging Plugin

CVE-2023-6113

Vulnerability CVE-2023-6113 PLUGIN wp-staging HIGH

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin before 3.1.3 and WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin before 5.1.3 do not prevent visitors from leaking key information about ongoing backups processes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download said backups later.

CVE-2023-6113

HIGH CVSS 7.5 Published 2024-01-01 Updated 2025-06-18
AI Risk High (79/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: Possible PoC indicators Priority: P2 Urgent
Severity Band HIGH
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Components 1
Reference Links 2
AI Risk Engine High (79/100)
Exploitability Medium
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status Possible PoC indicators

Threat Timeline

  1. 2024-01-01 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2025-06-18 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-09 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 6 days ago

AI enriched 6 days ago (2026-04-09 09:21 UTC)

Technical Summary

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin before 3.1.3 and WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin before 5.1.3 do not prevent visitors from leaking key information about ongoing backups processes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download said backups later.

Potential Impact

Severity is HIGH (CVSS 7.5). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Wp Staging PLUGIN · wp-staging Affected: < 3.1.3 Fixed in: 3.1.3
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