AI enriched just now (2026-08-10 18:49 UTC)

Technical Summary

The Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not perform per-object authorisation checks in its bulk copy and delete operations, allowing any user whose role an administrator has granted Duplicate Post WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 access to permanently delete arbitrary posts on the site, including those belonging to other users.

Potential Impact

Severity is UNKNOWN (CVSS 0.0). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Low based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 5/100 (Low, Low) with priority P5 Monitor. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.