CVE-2026-107237: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin prior to version 1.22.28 fails to perform necessary authorization checks on the handler responsible for deploying a staging site to the live site. Specifically, it lacks capability and nonce verification, which permits any authenticated user with a Subscriber account on the staging site to trigger the deployment process. This vulnerability enables these low-privileged users to overwrite the live site's database and configuration, leading to denial of service or site downtime.
Potential Impact
An attacker with only Subscriber-level access on a staging site can overwrite the live site's database and configuration, causing the live site to go offline. This represents a significant risk to site availability and integrity, as unauthorized users can disrupt service and potentially cause data loss or corruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin to version 1.22.28 or later, where this authorization issue is addressed. No other mitigation is recommended since the fix is available in the updated version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-07T14:44:04.616Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad855da2cdf04f656afe411
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 06:04:10 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 06:34:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:40:20 UTC
Views: 5
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.