CVE-2026-101148
Last modified
CVE-2026-101148 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. The BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not properly validate its integration key, treating an unset or blank key as valid, which allows unauthenticated attackers to create and download full site backups, including the database with user password hashes, and to delete arbitrary files on the server, leading to sensitive data disclosure and site takeover. The BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.8 has been closed on WordPress.org since July 2024 and no fixed version is available. Remove it from any site where it is installed..
Description
The BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.8 does not properly validate its integration key, treating an unset or blank key as valid, which allows unauthenticated attackers to create and download full site backups, including the database with user password hashes, and to delete arbitrary files on the server, leading to sensitive data disclosure and site takeover. The BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.8 has been closed on WordPress.org since July 2024 and no fixed version is available. Remove it from any site where it is installed.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | BackupSheep WordPress Backup Plugin | <= 1.8 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-101148?
How severe is CVE-2026-101148?
How do I fix CVE-2026-101148?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-101142A vulnerability has been found in Eleveo Quality Management …6.3
- CVE-2026-101143A vulnerability was found in Eleveo Quality Management 9.7.0…4.3
- CVE-2026-101144A vulnerability was determined in Eleveo Call Recording Soft…6.3
- CVE-2026-101145A vulnerability was identified in Eleveo Call Recording Soft…4.3
- CVE-2026-101146A security flaw has been discovered in Eleveo Quality Manage…4.3
- CVE-2026-101147The Featured Image from URL (FIFU) WordPress plugin before 6…8.8
- CVE-2026-101149Insufficient validation of OIDC SSO provider configuration c…4.1
- CVE-2026-10115A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This …4.3
- CVE-2026-101150Insufficient validation of OIDC bearer token configuration c…4.1
- CVE-2026-101151Insufficient validation of request in login flow could allow…4.3
- CVE-2026-101152Insufficient validation in the Single Sign-On (SSO) login fl…8
- CVE-2026-101153On affected versions of CloudVision Portal (on-premises) or …8
Are you affected by CVE-2026-101148?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST