CVE-2024-48020 HIGH

CVE-2024-48020: WordPress Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin <= 1.22.21 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Revmakx
Product Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published October 11, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule wp-time-capsule allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule: from n/a through <= 1.22.21.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Time Capsule versions up to 1.22.21 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database queries. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious SQL code to read sensitive data from the WordPress database, including user credentials and configuration details. The vulnerability also allows limited disruption of site availability. Update to a version newer than 1.22.21.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the WordPress database, including user information and site configuration.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

User data, passwords, and site configuration may be exposed to authenticated attackers; site availability may be degraded.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 11, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated