CVE-2026-19077: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Duplicate Post
The Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before version 1.5.5 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. It fails to perform per-object authorization checks during bulk copy and delete operations. This flaw allows any user with access granted by an administrator to permanently delete arbitrary posts, including those owned by other users.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19077 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in the Duplicate Post WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.5.5. The plugin does not enforce per-object authorization checks in its bulk copy and delete functionalities. Consequently, users who have been granted access to the plugin by an administrator can exploit this weakness to delete posts they do not own, potentially impacting site content integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with access to the Duplicate Post plugin can delete arbitrary posts on the WordPress site, including posts belonging to other users. This can lead to loss of content and potential disruption of site operations. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation beyond the deletion of posts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should restrict access to the Duplicate Post plugin to trusted users only and monitor user permissions carefully.
CVE-2026-19077: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Duplicate Post
Description
The Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before version 1.5.5 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. It fails to perform per-object authorization checks during bulk copy and delete operations. This flaw allows any user with access granted by an administrator to permanently delete arbitrary posts, including those owned by other users.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19077 is an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in the Duplicate Post WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.5.5. The plugin does not enforce per-object authorization checks in its bulk copy and delete functionalities. Consequently, users who have been granted access to the plugin by an administrator can exploit this weakness to delete posts they do not own, potentially impacting site content integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with access to the Duplicate Post plugin can delete arbitrary posts on the WordPress site, including posts belonging to other users. This can lead to loss of content and potential disruption of site operations. There is no indication of remote code execution or privilege escalation beyond the deletion of posts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should restrict access to the Duplicate Post plugin to trusted users only and monitor user permissions carefully.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-06T10:36:45.337Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7972b2bf8831d5392fb0b0
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 07:01:55 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 07:21:31 UTC
Views: 5
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