CVE-2024-13913: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in instawp InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.83. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the '/migrate/templates/main.php' file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13913 is a CSRF vulnerability in the InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration WordPress plugin (up to version 0.1.0.83). The issue arises from missing or incorrect nonce validation in the '/migrate/templates/main.php' endpoint, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions. Exploitation can lead to arbitrary file inclusion and execution of PHP code, allowing attackers to bypass access controls and access or manipulate sensitive data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the affected server. This can result in bypassing access controls, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and full code execution on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-13913: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in instawp InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration
Description
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.83. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the '/migrate/templates/main.php' file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13913 is a CSRF vulnerability in the InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration WordPress plugin (up to version 0.1.0.83). The issue arises from missing or incorrect nonce validation in the '/migrate/templates/main.php' endpoint, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions. Exploitation can lead to arbitrary file inclusion and execution of PHP code, allowing attackers to bypass access controls and access or manipulate sensitive data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the affected server. This can result in bypassing access controls, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and full code execution on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-28T16:37:09.166Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d1cb7ef31ef0b56e055
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:43:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:52:41 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:14:38 PM
Views: 18
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