CVE-2025-52737CWE-502insecure-deserialization

CVE-2025-52737

High · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A deserialization vulnerability in WP Store Locator could let an attacker inject malicious objects! 🔥 This is a serious issue affecting versions from n/a up to 2.2.260. Think of deserialization like unpacking a box. If you don't check the contents before you open it, you might end up with a surprise package full of dangerous items instead of the goodies you expected! 📦 With this vulnerability, a crafty attacker could inject harmful objects into your application. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of data, potentially compromising your entire store's integrity! That's a nightmare for any business owner.

Put simply

Think of deserialization like unpacking a box. If you don't check the contents before you open it, you might end up with a surprise package full of dangerous items instead of the goodies you expected! 📦 This deserialization of untrusted data flaw in WP Store Locator allows for object injection, meaning that any attacker able to send crafted data can execute arbitrary commands within the application environment.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a crafty attacker could inject harmful objects into your application. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of data, potentially compromising your entire store's integrity! That's a nightmare for any business owner. To protect against this, immediately update your WP Store Locator plugin to the latest version beyond 2.2.260. Additionally, consider auditing any deserialization processes in your application to ensure they're secure and using proper validation methods. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to securing your store like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00462 · 39.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:32Z
    WordPress WP Store Locator plugin <= 2.2.260 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability
    cvelistv5