Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-24926 affects the UnitedThemes Brooklyn WordPress theme through version 4.9.7.6. The issue can let a logged-in attacker abuse unsafe PHP deserialization, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public sources provided do not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure check, especially for public sites with user accounts. Do not assume compromise from the provided sources, but prioritize inventory, version verification, account exposure review, and vendor-guidance tracking.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data in Brooklyn | Creative Multi-Purpose Responsive WordPress Theme through 4.9.7.6. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 with network access, high complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact. The source bundle does not identify the vulnerable endpoint, gadget chain, or patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Brooklyn theme at or below 4.9.7.6. Risk is higher where low-privilege user accounts or open registration exist. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires low privileges and high attack complexity, suggesting exploitation may depend on site-specific conditions not documented in the bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The public bundle confirms PHP object injection via untrusted deserialization, affected theme and version boundary, and CVSS vector. It does not provide endpoint details, exploit prerequisites beyond PR:L and AC:H, proof-of-concept status, or a named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Brooklyn theme and exact version.
- Remove the Brooklyn theme where it is unused or unnecessary.
- For versions through 4.9.7.6, check UnitedThemes or Patchstack for current remediation guidance.
- Disable open registration if business operations do not require it.
- Review and remove unnecessary low-privilege WordPress accounts.
- Back up and test before updating, replacing, or removing the theme.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Brooklyn is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed theme version and compare it to 4.9.7.6.
- Check whether public user registration or broad low-privilege access is enabled.
- Review vendor and Patchstack entries for patch status before closure.
- Check security logs for unusual authenticated activity against WordPress theme functionality.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.