AI enriched 9 days ago (2026-08-01 14:46 UTC)

Technical Summary

The Remote API WordPress plugin through 0.2 does not authenticate a request before deserializing user-supplied input, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary PHP objects, which can lead to remote code execution when a suitable gadget chain is present through another installed Remote API WordPress plugin through 0.2.

Potential Impact

Severity is CRITICAL (CVSS 9.0). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Very High based on remote code execution potential, low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: remote code execution potential, 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

AI risk score 98/100 (Critical, Very High) with priority P1 Immediate. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.