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SiteVault plugin lets attackers run code remotely

CVE-2026-42696 · published 8 days ago
Summary

The SiteVault backup, restore, migration and cloning plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.5.18) can be tricked into executing malicious code on your server. This could let an unauthorized person take control of the website and its data. Update the plugin to the latest version or disable/remove it until you can apply the fix.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
royal plugins sitevault – backup, restore, migration &amp; cloning <= 1.5.19
Original advisory text
WordPress SiteVault – Backup, Restore, Migration & Cloning plugin <= 1.5.18 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Royal Plugins SiteVault – Backup, Restore, Migration &amp; Cloning sitevault-backup-restore-migration allows Remote Code Inclusion.This issue affects SiteVault – Backup, Restore, Migration &amp; Cloning: from n/a through 1.5.19.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen10 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-42696 · NVD
CVE-2026-42696 · MITRE
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