Description
Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in StifLi Backup Tools <= 2.2.7 versions.
Published: 2026-09-30
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Sensitive Data Exposure
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure in the StifLi Backup Tools plugin up to and including version 2.2.7. An attacker can obtain confidential information without authentication, which violates the principles of confidentiality and privacy. The weakness maps to CWE‑201.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the Esteban StifLi Backup Tools WordPress plugin, versions 2.2.7 and earlier. All WordPress sites running a vulnerable version are at risk. No specific operating system or environment limitations are noted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a high severity impact. Because EPSS information is not available, the probability of exploitation is unknown, but the vulnerability is publicly known and referenced in multiple advisories. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is any unauthenticated request to the plugin’s exposed functionality, allowing an attacker to retrieve sensitive data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 16:01 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress StifLi Backup Tools Plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.2.8).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the StifLi Backup Tools plugin to version 2.2.8 or later.
  • Disable or delete the plugin if an upgrade cannot be applied immediately.
  • Implement logging and monitoring for unusual data access patterns in the WordPress environment.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 16:01 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in StifLi Backup Tools <= 2.2.7 versions.
Title WordPress StifLi Backup Tools plugin <= 2.2.7 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-201
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-30T13:27:15.282Z

Reserved: 2026-09-24T10:23:10.129Z

Link: CVE-2026-97240

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T13:25:29.216Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-30T13:17:35.747

Modified: 2026-09-30T14:18:14.953

Link: CVE-2026-97240

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T16:15:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-201

    Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data