---
title: "CVE-2026-104068: JetBackup WordPress - Arbitrary File Write"
description: "JetBackup plugin for WordPress < 3.1.24.10 contains a symlink-based arbitrary file write vulnerability caused by lack of validation on symbolic link targets during backup import and restore, letting authenticated WordPress administrators write files outside intended directories, potentially leading to server-side code execution."
url: https://panop.io/threat-heartbeat/CVE-2026-104068/
---

# CVE-2026-104068 JetBackup WordPress - Arbitrary File Write

JetBackup plugin for WordPress < 3.1.24.10 contains a symlink-based arbitrary file write vulnerability caused by lack of validation on symbolic link targets during backup import and restore, letting authenticated WordPress administrators write files outside intended directories, potentially leading to server-side code execution.

CVSS base score 7.2 /10

High

CISA KEV

Not listed

Public exploit

Proof of concept available

Authentication

Required

[View the NVD record ↗](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-104068)

## Details

Type

Arbitrary File Write

Impact

File System Write, Remote Code Execution

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Published

22 October 2026

Updated

23 October 2026

Weakness

[CWE-59](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/59.html)

## Vendor fix

Update to version 3.1.24.10 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

## References

- [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-104068](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-104068)
- [https://wordpress.org/plugins/backup/#developers](https://wordpress.org/plugins/backup/#developers)
- [https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jetbackup-wordpress-plugin-symlink-arbitrary-file-write-via-backup-restore](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jetbackup-wordpress-plugin-symlink-arbitrary-file-write-via-backup-restore)

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