What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule wp-time-capsule allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule: from n/a through <= 1.22.23.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Time Capsule versions up to 1.22.23 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site users and administrators.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Admins and users visiting crafted links may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site settings modified without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site user or admin into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 9, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated