CVE-2026-42760: WordPress Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin <= 1.22.25 - Broken Authentication vulnerability

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule<=1.22.25

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-42760?

The severity of CVE-2026-42760 is rated as high with a score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-42760?

To fix CVE-2026-42760, update the Revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin to version 1.22.26 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is identified in CVE-2026-42760?

CVE-2026-42760 is an authentication bypass vulnerability, specifically affecting the password recovery functionality.

4

Which versions of the plugin are affected by CVE-2026-42760?

CVE-2026-42760 affects Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule versions from n/a through 1.22.25.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-42760 have on users?

CVE-2026-42760 allows attackers to exploit the broken authentication mechanism to bypass authentication and compromise user accounts.

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CVE-2026-42760 - WordPress Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin <= 1.22.25 - Broken Authentication vulnerability - SecAlerts