CVE-2026-42696
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Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in SiteVault

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in SiteVault – Backup, Restore, Migration &amp; Cloning <= 1.5.19 versions.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-11
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-42696
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96437

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Royal Plugins SiteVault – Backup, Restore, Migration & Cloning n/a

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in the SiteVault – Backup, Restore, Migration & Cloning WordPress plugin versions 1.5.19 and below. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server remotely without authentication.

Detection Guidance

Since no official patch is available and the vulnerability allows unauthenticated RCE, detection primarily involves checking if the vulnerable SiteVault plugin versions 1.5.19 or below are installed on your WordPress site.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to complete server compromise, data theft, website defacement, or being used as a foothold for further attacks. Since it is unauthenticated, any unpatched instance is at high risk of exploitation by attackers.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate action is required to update the plugin or seek assistance from a hosting provider or developer. No mitigation rules can be applied due to the vulnerability's nature.

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