Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ChamaWP versions before 1.0.13 can process attacker-controlled data as PHP objects without authentication. On affected WordPress sites, this may enable complete server compromise, but remote code execution requires a compatible gadget chain from other installed code.
Executive priority
Prioritize rapid inventory and remediation of public-facing sites. Treat confirmed pre-1.0.13 installations as high priority because successful exploitation could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability, despite the additional gadget-chain requirement.
Technical view
The plugin passes insufficiently validated input to PHP deserialization, creating CWE-502 object injection. Attackers need no account or user interaction. Exploitation complexity is high because meaningful impact, including remote code execution, depends on a suitable gadget chain. The supplied CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1.
Likely exposure
Internet-accessible WordPress sites running ChamaWP earlier than 1.0.13 are potentially exposed. Actual remote-code-execution risk depends on other installed plugins, themes, or libraries providing a compatible gadget chain. The bundle does not establish installation prevalence.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no source provided establishes active exploitation. WPScan is tagged as containing exploit information, but the bundle does not substantiate exploitation in the wild. Attack complexity is rated high.
Researcher notes
The supplied affected-product metadata lists version “0” with a default unaffected status, conflicting with the narrative’s clear “before 1.0.13” scope. Validate exact package identity and version against the CVE record and WPScan before closing findings. No active exploitation evidence is supplied.
Mitigation direction
- Update ChamaWP to version 1.0.13 or later.
- Disable or remove the plugin if immediate updating is impossible.
- Test the update in a representative environment before production rollout.
- Review vendor and WPScan guidance for additional remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for ChamaWP and record installed versions.
- Confirm every active installation is version 1.0.13 or later.
- Identify other installed code that could increase gadget-chain risk.
- Review logs and file changes for unexpected unauthenticated activity.
- Verify the vulnerable plugin is inactive where updating was deferred.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8fcef037-db68-4595-be86-be3bf315c385/CVE reference, WPScan · exploit, vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
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.