Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in SiteVault by Patchstack
CVE-2026-42696

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Sitevault – Backup, Restore, Migration & Cloning
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-42696?

A vulnerability in SiteVault allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code on servers by exploiting the plugin versions up to and including 1.5.19. This security flaw can lead to significant risks, as attackers might gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and potentially compromise the entire website. It's crucial for users of SiteVault to upgrade to a patched version to mitigate risks and enhance their security posture.

Affected Version(s)

SiteVault – Backup, Restore, Migration &amp; Cloning 0 <= 1.5.19

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/sitevaul...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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