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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-32506 affects the WordPress Archicon theme before version 1.7. It is an unsafe deserialization issue that can let a logged-in attacker instantiate arbitrary objects, potentially altering data or disrupting service. Public sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites running Archicon with many user accounts. This is not currently evidenced as exploited, but it can affect site integrity and availability.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data in Edge-Themes Archicon. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network exploitable, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with low integrity and availability impact. Affected versions are Archicon below 1.7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Archicon theme below version 1.7. Risk is higher where untrusted or low-privileged users can authenticate to WordPress.
Exploitation context
Sources indicate exploitation requires a logged-in user but no user interaction from others. No CISA KEV listing or cited public evidence of active exploitation was provided.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited to CVE metadata and Patchstack’s database entry. No exploit procedure, affected code path, or independent exploitation evidence is included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Update the Archicon theme to version 1.7 or later if available.
- Remove or disable Archicon where it is unused.
- Review vendor and Patchstack guidance for any additional remediation details.
- Limit WordPress accounts to trusted users until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Archicon theme.
- Confirm installed Archicon versions are 1.7 or later.
- Identify sites allowing untrusted users to log in.
- Check security monitoring for unusual authenticated WordPress activity.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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.