# Wordpress Alert: Exposed wp-config.php backups

A copied configuration file is served as plain text from the web root. Database credentials and security keys may leak.

2026-07-26
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## What it looks like

A copied configuration file is served as plain text from the web root.

## Why it matters

Database credentials and security keys may leak.

## What to check

Look for leftover configuration copies and restrict file access.

## Documentation

This is an exploit pattern to check in installed components, not a claim that every WordPress site has this flaw. Confirm the product and version against its advisories before treating a site as affected. See [WordPress hardening guide](https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/security/hardening/).

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Author: Switchboard Tech Services

Published: 2026-07-26T16:00:25+00:00

Description: A WordPress security alert about exposed wp-config.php backups: signs, impact, and what to check.