CVE-2026-42760
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Authentication Bypass via Password Recovery in WP Time Capsule Backup Plugin

Publication date: 2026-05-27

Last updated on: 2026-05-27

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
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.
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Published
2026-05-27
Last Modified
2026-05-27
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2026-06-16
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2026-05-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-42760
EUVD
EUVD-2026-32208
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_time_capsule backup_and_staging to 1.22.25 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-288 The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in the Backup and Staging plugin by WP Time Capsule. It allows an attacker to exploit the password recovery feature to bypass authentication controls.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can bypass authentication without needing valid credentials, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the system. This can lead to exposure of sensitive data since the confidentiality impact is high, although integrity and availability are not affected.

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