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pCloud WP Backup <= 2.0.3 - Missing Authorization on the 'start_backup' AJAX Method to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read

CVE-2026-14503 · pcloud-wp-backup

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Vulnerability: pCloud WP Backup <= 2.0.3 - Missing Authorization on the 'start_backup' AJAX Method to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read
Affected software: pcloud-wp-backup(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 2.0.3
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-14503
Published: 16 July 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 0b301c6e-a3c5-4435-9bc9-fab18085fe2d). Methodology and redistribution notes

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