diff --git a/src/socket.io/posts/tools.js b/src/socket.io/posts/tools.js
index 6c78b80c3e..9c3ee0af49 100644
--- a/src/socket.io/posts/tools.js
+++ b/src/socket.io/posts/tools.js
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ module.exports = function (SocketPosts) {
 		if (!data || !Array.isArray(data.pids) || !data.toUid) {
 			throw new Error('[[error:invalid-data]]');
 		}
-		const isAdminOrGlobalMod = user.isAdminOrGlobalMod(socket.uid);
+		const isAdminOrGlobalMod = await user.isAdminOrGlobalMod(socket.uid);
 		if (!isAdminOrGlobalMod) {
 			throw new Error('[[error:no-privileges]]');
 		}