CVE-2026-82841: UpdraftPlus 1.23.8 - 1.26.7 - Subscriber+ Remote Storage Credential Disclosure via Migration Notice

Published Sep 27, 2026
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Updated

The UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.26.8, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin WordPress plugin before 2.26.8.26 does not have any capability check in a routine that outputs its stored remote storage settings into admin pages when the site is left in a particular post-migration state, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to retrieve the credentials of the configured backup destinations, such as passwords and secret keys.

Affected Software

1 affected component
updraftplus UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin<1.26.8, <2.26.8.26

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.26.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.26.8.26

Event History

Sep 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need?

An attacker only needs an authenticated WordPress account. The affected routine lacks a capability check, so low-privileged users such as subscribers can access it when the site is in the relevant post-migration state.

2

What information could be exposed?

Stored settings for configured remote backup destinations may be displayed in admin pages. This can include passwords, secret keys, and other remote storage credentials.

3

Which versions should be updated?

Update the 1.x branch to 1.26.8 or later, or the 2.x branch to 2.26.8.26 or later. Versions before those releases are affected when the specified post-migration condition exists.

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