CVE-2020-36848
Boldgrid Total Upkeep information disclosure
- Published12 Jul 2025
Description
The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.14.9 via the env-info.php and restore-info.json files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to find the location of back-up files and subsequently download them.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2439376/boldgrid-backup
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/wp_total_upkeep_downloader.rb
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d35c19d9-8586-4c5b-9a01-44739cbeee19/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86a5adaf-02b7-4b42-a048-8bc01f07656b?source=cve
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2020-36848 being actively exploited?
CVE-2020-36848 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.75%.
How severe is CVE-2020-36848?
CVE-2020-36848 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2020-36848?
Affected products include Boldgrid Total Upkeep.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36848?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Boldgrid Total Upkeep 1.14.10 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.