CVE-2026-53738

Name: CVE-2026-53738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-10T22:17:02.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-53738 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

7.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53738?

How severe is CVE-2026-53738?

CVE-2026-53738 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53738?

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Source: NVD / NIST