Wordpress Alert: Publicly accessible database backups

What it looks like

A database dump sits under a web-accessible directory.

Why it matters

Visitors may download user and site data.

What to check

Check backup destinations and web-server access rules.

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 backup guidance, WordPress hardening guide.