What the vulnerability does
01Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule wp-time-capsule allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule: from n/a through <= 1.22.25.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule versions 1.22.25 and earlier contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can read sensitive data without logging in due to improper access controls. The vulnerability affects all installations of the plugin up to the stated version. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched release.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive backup and staging data without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access your site's backups and staging environments, exposing database contents and file data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no login or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 27, 2026
CVE published
May 27, 2026
Record updated