Inisev Plugins (Various Versions) - Missing Authorization on handle_installation function
Several plugins for WordPress by Inisev are vulnerable to unauthorized installation of plugins due to a missing capability check on the handle_installation function that is called via the inisev_installation AJAX aciton in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as subscribers, to install select plugins from Inisev on vulnerable sites. CVE-2023-38514 appears to be a duplicate of this vulnerability.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress plugin | Backup Migration | <= 1.2.7 | 1.2.8 |
| WordPress plugin | Duplicate Post | <= 1.3.9 | 1.4.0 |
| WordPress plugin | Enhanced Text Widget | <= 1.5.7 | 1.5.8 |
| WordPress plugin | RSS Redirect & Feedburner Alternative | <= 3.7 | 3.8 |
| WordPress plugin | SSL Mixed Content Fix | <= 3.2.3 | 3.2.4 |
| WordPress plugin | Pop-up | <= 1.1.9 | 1.2.0 |
| WordPress plugin | Redirection | <= 1.1.3 | 1.1.4 |
| WordPress plugin | Ultimate Posts Widget | <= 2.2.4 | 2.2.5 |
| WordPress plugin | Social Media Share Buttons & Social Sharing Icons | <= 2.8.1 | 2.8.2 |
| WordPress plugin | Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons | <= 3.5.7 | 3.5.8 |
| WordPress plugin | Clone | <= 2.3.7 | 2.3.8 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-862- Platform
- WordPress
- Package
Backup Migration, Duplicate Post, Enhanced Text Widget- Disclosed
- 27.07.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:23
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Vulnerability history: Duplicate Post
All published vulnerabilities of this package (WordPress plugin), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 8
- First → latest
- 10.2021 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Medium 8
Disclosures per year
- 2021: 1
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 3
- 2024: 1
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 3
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