What the vulnerability does
01Description
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.83. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the '/migrate/templates/main.php' file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
InstaWP Connect versions up to 0.1.0.83 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can trick a logged-in site administrator into visiting a malicious webpage that performs unauthorized actions on the site, such as modifying settings or creating accounts. The vulnerability requires the victim to click a link or visit a page, but no special privileges are needed on the attacker's side.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Trick a logged-in admin into performing unauthorized actions like changing settings or creating accounts via a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can modify your site settings, create unauthorized accounts, or perform other admin actions without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must be logged into WordPress and visit an attacker-controlled page or click a malicious link.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 14, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
