CVE-2020-37255
WordPress Time Capsule Plugin 1.21.16 Authentication Bypass
Description
WordPress Time Capsule Plugin 1.21.16 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access by sending a crafted POST request with the IWP_JSON_PREFIX header. Attackers can exploit this flaw to obtain valid administrator session cookies and access the WordPress dashboard without providing credentials.
INFO
Published Date :
June 20, 2026, 1:36 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 20, 2026, 1:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update the Time Capsule plugin to the latest version.
- Remove the vulnerable plugin if no update is available.
- Restrict access to the plugin's endpoints.
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