Critical · published October 22, 2025
🚨 A sneaky object injection flaw in the Everest Forms plugin could let attackers take full control of your data! 🔥 Think of it like accepting a delivery without checking the package contents — you could end up with something harmful instead of what you ordered! In this case, the server blindly trusts incoming objects, allowing malicious code to slip through undetected. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject harmful code into your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. With the ability to run arbitrary code, the consequences could be absolutely devastating for your site and your users!
Think of it like accepting a delivery without checking the package contents — you could end up with something harmful instead of what you ordered! In this case, the server blindly trusts incoming objects, allowing malicious code to slip through undetected. This deserialization vulnerability allows untrusted data to be injected into the application, leading to object injection issues that can compromise system integrity.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject harmful code into your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. With the ability to run arbitrary code, the consequences could be absolutely devastating for your site and your users! Immediately update Everest Forms - Frontend Listing to version 1.0.6 or later to patch this vulnerability. It's also wise to conduct a security audit of your existing forms and data handling processes to ensure they are secure and robust. You've got this! Follow these steps to protect your site and enhance your security hero status! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wpeverest/everest_forms_frontend_listing | ≤ 1.0.5 | — |