CVE-2023-6049 - Before 4 Plugin
CVE-2023-6049
The Estatik Real Estate Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.1.1 unserializes user input via some of its cookies, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog
CVE-2023-6049
CRITICAL
CVSS 9.8
Published 2024-01-15
Updated 2025-06-03
AI Risk Critical (96/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: No public exploit references
Priority: P1 Immediate
Severity Band
CRITICAL
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Components
3
Reference Links
1
AI Risk Engine
Critical (96/100)
Exploitability
High
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 7 days ago
AI enriched 7 days ago (2026-04-09 07:50 UTC)
Technical Summary
The Estatik Real Estate Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.1.1 unserializes user input via some of its cookies, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog
Potential Impact
Severity is CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as High based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.
Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites
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
Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.