CVE-2026-53738

HIGH

Copy & Delete Posts through 1.5.4 Privilege Escalation via cdp_action_handling Handler

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Product product
WordPress Plugin Repository
https://wordpress.org/plugins/copy-delete-posts/
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: Copy & Delete Posts through 1.5.4 Privilege Escalation via cdp_action_handling Handler
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/copy-delete-posts-through-privilege-escalation-via-cdp-action-handling-handler

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.0025
EPSS Percentile 15.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (1)
Inisev/Copy & Delete Posts < 1.5.4
Published Jun 10, 2026
Tracked Since Jun 11, 2026