CYAN Backup
Limited data: CYAN Backup has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.
| Ownership | 100 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 50 |
| Security | 80 |
| Support | No data |
| Reputation | No data |
Quick answers
- Is CYAN Backup still maintained?
- Yes. Last release 4 Nov 2025, 1 release in the last 24 months. 4 Nov 2025 · wordpress.org
- Who owns CYAN Backup, and has it changed hands?
- No change recorded. Main committer GregRoss since Feb 2014. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
- Was CYAN Backup removed from wordpress.org?
- No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
- Is CYAN Backup safe?
- 4 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 2.5.5). Not on the exploited list. 7 Nov 2025 · Wordfence Intelligence
- Is the latest CYAN Backup update safe to install?
- No ownership change before 2.5.5. No one-star spike after it. 4 Nov 2025 · Release history
Active signals
Facts we detected, with links to the source.
- WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 3 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence
Ownership timeline
Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.
| GregRoss | 10 Feb 2014 to 4 Nov 2025, 182 commits |
|---|
1 committer recorded. No ownership change since 2014.
Maintenance
- Last release
- 12 months ago
- Releases, 24 months
- 1
- Tested up to
- 6.8 vs 7.1
- Requires PHP
- not stated supported 8.2+
| Q1 2024 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 |
| Q3 2024 | 0 |
| Q4 2024 | 2 |
| Q1 2025 | 0 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 |
| Q4 2025 | 1 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 |
| Q4 2026 | 0 |
Last release 4 Nov 2025. Tested up to 6.8, 3 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.
Reputation
Last 90 days: no reviews. Lifetime: 4.1.
| 5 star | 8 |
|---|---|
| 4 star | 0 |
| 3 star | 1 |
| 2 star | 0 |
| 1 star | 2 |
Security record
4 vulnerabilities in 24 months, all patched (latest fixed in 2.5.5).
Show 4 patched vulnerabilities
| Published | Issue | CVSS | Affected | Fixed in | Days to patch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | CYAN Backup <= 2.5.4 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Deletion | 6.5 | <= 2.5.4 | 2.5.5 | Patched before disclosure |
| 3 Mar 2025 | CYAN Backup <= 2.5.2 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 2.5.2 | 2.5.3 | n/a |
| 3 Mar 2025 | CYAN Backup <= 2.5.2 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting | 4.4 | <= 2.5.2 | 2.5.3 | n/a |
| 11 Nov 2024 | CYAN Backup <= 2.5.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Download | 4.9 | <= 2.5.3 | 2.5.4 | n/a |
Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.
Support
Support history appears after our first snapshots of the forum counts.
Momentum
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Healthier alternatives
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Facts
| Version | 2.5.5 |
|---|---|
| Author | Greg Ross |
| Added | 10 Feb 2014 |
| Last updated | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Active installs | 300+ |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9 |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 |
| Requires PHP | not stated |
| Category | not stated |
| Tags | ftp, SCP, sftp, backup, schedule |
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Questions
Is CYAN Backup still maintained?
Yes. Last release 4 Nov 2025, 1 release in the last 24 months.
Who owns CYAN Backup, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. Main committer GregRoss since Feb 2014.
Was CYAN Backup removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.
Is CYAN Backup safe?
4 known vulnerabilities, all fixed (latest in 2.5.5). Not on the exploited list.
Is the latest CYAN Backup update safe to install?
No ownership change before 2.5.5. No one-star spike after it.