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CVE-2020-37255: WordPress Time Capsule Plugin 1.21.16 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated...

HIGH CVSS 0.0

Published: June 20, 2026 | Last Modified: June 20, 2026

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.

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