CVE-2026-48965 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-48965: WordPress XCloner plugin <= 4.8.6 - Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerability

Vendor Watchful

Product XCloner

Weakness CWE-201

Published June 15, 2026

Last update June 15, 2026

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CVSS base score

6.5/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity Low

Privileges required None

User interaction None

Confidentiality None

Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Subscriber Sensitive Data Exposure in XCloner <= 4.8.6 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

XCloner versions up to 4.8.6 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to modify data or disrupt service without authentication. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation or access controls. No confidentiality impact is present, but integrity and availability of the backup/cloning functionality may be compromised. Update to a version newer than 4.8.6.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify backup data or disrupt the cloning service without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Backups could be corrupted or the cloning feature disabled, potentially preventing site recovery or migration.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the XCloner installation; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published

June 15, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48965 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/201.html AskarLabs — CWE-201 write-up Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data

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