CVE-2026-53738: Incorrect Authorization in Inisev Copy & Delete Posts
Copy & Delete Posts through 1.5.4 lets any plugin-enabled non-admin role invoke every operation in the cdp_action_handling AJAX handler. Attackers with an enabled role can delete posts or overwrite plugin settings via the f parameter, bypassing per-function capability checks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in Inisev Copy & Delete Posts (up to version 1.5.4) arises from incorrect authorization in the AJAX handler cdp_action_handling. Non-admin users with plugin-enabled roles can exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized operations, including deleting posts or modifying plugin settings, by abusing the 'f' parameter. The issue bypasses per-function capability checks, leading to privilege escalation within the plugin's context.
Potential Impact
Attackers with any plugin-enabled non-admin role can delete posts or overwrite plugin settings without proper authorization. This can result in data loss, unauthorized configuration changes, and potential disruption of website content management.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict plugin-enabled roles to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to post deletion or plugin settings changes.
CVE-2026-53738: Incorrect Authorization in Inisev Copy & Delete Posts
Description
Copy & Delete Posts through 1.5.4 lets any plugin-enabled non-admin role invoke every operation in the cdp_action_handling AJAX handler. Attackers with an enabled role can delete posts or overwrite plugin settings via the f parameter, bypassing per-function capability checks.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.2high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in Inisev Copy & Delete Posts (up to version 1.5.4) arises from incorrect authorization in the AJAX handler cdp_action_handling. Non-admin users with plugin-enabled roles can exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized operations, including deleting posts or modifying plugin settings, by abusing the 'f' parameter. The issue bypasses per-function capability checks, leading to privilege escalation within the plugin's context.
Potential Impact
Attackers with any plugin-enabled non-admin role can delete posts or overwrite plugin settings without proper authorization. This can result in data loss, unauthorized configuration changes, and potential disruption of website content management.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict plugin-enabled roles to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to post deletion or plugin settings changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-10T17:16:10.427Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a29d02a0e53e73883986d99
Added to database: 6/10/2026, 8:59:22 PM
Last enriched: 6/10/2026, 9:13:47 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 9:34:08 PM
Views: 6
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