WP SuperBackup - Arbitrary File Upload (CVE-2024-56064)

CVE-2024-56064 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Azzaroco WP SuperBackup, affecting versions up to 2.3.3. This flaw allows attackers to upload malicious files, such as web shells, to the server, potentially leading to full remote code execution and complete compromise of the affected WordPress site.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 5th of March 2025.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2024-56064 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2024-56064 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2024-56064 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Attackers exploit the WP SuperBackup plugin by targeting the common WP admin page on /wp-admin/admin.php with specially crafted query parameters.