CVE-2024-38770: revmakx backup_and_staging_by_wp_time_capsule Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalDeferred
Published 01-08-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-38770 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in revmakx backup_and_staging_by_wp_time_capsule. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.53%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-08-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule allows Privilege Escalation, Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule: from n/a through 1.22.20.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.53%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
44%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.53% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.53%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-288Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or ChannelThe product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Affected systems
Revmakx1 product
- backup_and_staging_by_wp_time_capsule≥ n/a, ≤ 1.22.20
Wordpress1 product
- wp-time-capsule≤ 1.22.20 (fixed in 1.22.21)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry