Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration <= 0.9.116 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload
Vulnerability Description
The Migration, Backup, Staging – WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpvivid_upload_import_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.116. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: Uploaded files are only accessible on WordPress instances running on the NGINX web server as the existing .htaccess within the target file upload folder prevents access on Apache servers.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Ryan Kozak
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d8ceb4a1-9354-4ed3-9a8f-45ba2057a810?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/class-wpvivid-export-import.php#L2210
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/class-wpvivid-export-import.php#L2235
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpvivid-backuprestore/trunk/includes/class-wpvivid-export-import.php#L2246
- https://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2025-5961
- https://ryankozak.com/posts/cve-2025-5961/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3320877/
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