CVE-2024-13645CWE-94

TagDiv Composer <= 5.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary PHP Object Instantiation

Critical · published April 4, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A PHP object instantiation flaw lurks in the tagDiv Composer plugin for WordPress, impacting all versions up to 5.3! ⚡ Unauthenticated attackers could exploit this sneaky vulnerability with a simple module parameter! Think of this like a chef who can prepare any dish in the kitchen without a recipe - unless the chef has the right ingredients (like another plugin with a vulnerable POP chain), they can't whip up anything dangerous. But if those ingredients are there, this could lead to a culinary catastrophe! An attacker could potentially delete sensitive files, access confidential data, or even execute malicious code on your site. The stakes are high, especially for sites that rely on other vulnerable plugins or themes that form a risky POP chain! Don't let this vulnerability turn your site into an open buffet for attackers!

Put simply

Think of this like a chef who can prepare any dish in the kitchen without a recipe - unless the chef has the right ingredients (like another plugin with a vulnerable POP chain), they can't whip up anything dangerous. But if those ingredients are there, this could lead to a culinary catastrophe! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to instantiate PHP objects through a module parameter in the tagDiv Composer plugin, creating a pathway for potential exploitation if a vulnerable POP chain is present from other plugins or themes.

What to do

An attacker could potentially delete sensitive files, access confidential data, or even execute malicious code on your site. The stakes are high, especially for sites that rely on other vulnerable plugins or themes that form a risky POP chain! Don't let this vulnerability turn your site into an open buffet for attackers! Update the tagDiv Composer plugin to version 5.4 or later immediately. Review your installed plugins and themes to ensure no vulnerable POP chains exist. Regularly audit your WordPress environment for other potential security risks! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be on your way to securing your site in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00729 · 53.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2025-04-04T05:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 APR 05:22Z
    TagDiv Composer <= 5.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary PHP Object Instantiation
    cvelistv5