CVE-2019-15321

The option-tree plugin before 2.7.3 for WordPress has Object Injection because serialized classes are mishandled

published August 22, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky object injection flaw in the option-tree plugin could let attackers manipulate your WordPress site! 🌐 Think of it as a recipe book that has some pages missing. If someone sneaks in their own secret recipe, it could change the entire dish — in this case, your site’s functionality is at risk! 📚 An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, essentially transforming your website into a puppet controlled by their malicious strings! It’s like handing over the keys to your whole operation, leading to potential data leaks or unwanted changes.

Put simply

Think of it as a recipe book that has some pages missing. If someone sneaks in their own secret recipe, it could change the entire dish — in this case, your site’s functionality is at risk! 📚 This object injection vulnerability arises because serialized classes are mishandled in the option-tree plugin version before 2.7.3, allowing attackers to send crafted objects to the server that can compromise your site’s logic.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, essentially transforming your website into a puppet controlled by their malicious strings! It’s like handing over the keys to your whole operation, leading to potential data leaks or unwanted changes. Update the option-tree plugin to version 2.7.3 or above to patch this vulnerability. Regularly audit your plugins and themes to ensure all components are up-to-date and secure. Also, consider implementing a web application firewall for an extra layer of protection. You’ve got this! With these updates, your WordPress site will be back to its secure self in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02147 · 82.0th percentile
Published
2019-08-22T13:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 13:27Z
    The option-tree plugin before 2.7.3 for WordPress has Object Injection because serialized classes are mishandled
    cvelistv5