CVE-2026-107237 Details
Description
The Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule WordPress plugin before 1.22.28 does not perform capability or nonce checks on the handler that deploys a staging site to the live site, allowing any authenticated user with a Subscriber account on a WP Time Capsule staging site to overwrite the separate live site's database and configuration and take it offline.
A vulnerability exists in the Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule WordPress plugin in versions prior to 1.22.28. The issue arises because the plugin does not implement proper capability or nonce checks on the handler that transfers a staging site to the live site. This flaw allows any authenticated user with a Subscriber account on a WP Time Capsule staging site to overwrite the live site's database and configuration, potentially taking the site offline.
Users are advised to update the WP Time Capsule Backup and Staging WordPress plugin to version 1.22.28 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 21, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9960aef-88c8-4a74-b479-55be75c25360/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Time Capsule | < 1.22.28 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |