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CVE-2026-97188

HIGH CVSS: 8.8 Published: 2026-10-07 Modified: 2026-10-07

Description

The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.6.8 does not restrict the classes allowed when deserializing the content of a database row saved through its database editor, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store a serialized PHP object that is instantiated when an administrator later opens and saves that row. If a suitable POP chain is present via another installed String locator WordPress plugin before 2.6.8 or , this can lead to arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data disclosure or remote code execution.

Affected Platforms

Unknown

Weakness Type

CWE-502

References