CVE-2026-16253

The Total Upkeep WordPress plugin before 1.17.3 exposes the secret that authenticates its backup-restore function to unauthenticated users, allowing disclosure of sensitive backup information and the ability to force a full site restore that overwrites the live site’s files and database. Root cau...

CVE-2026-16253 Total Upkeep (BoldGrid Backup) < 1.17.3 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Disclosure and Forced Site Restore via Predictable cron_secret (regression of CVE-2020-36848)

The Total Upkeep WordPress plugin before 1.17.3 does not adequately protect the secret that authorizes its backup-restore functionality and exposes it to unauthenticated users, allowing them to disclose sensitive backup information and to force a full site restore that overwrites the live site's...