Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-32513 affects the WordPress JS Archive List plugin through version 6.1.7. It is a PHP object injection issue caused by unsafe deserialization. A logged-in attacker could potentially compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin risk where the plugin is present. Focus first on internet-facing sites and sites with many user accounts. If the plugin is not installed, this CVE is not directly applicable.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-502, Deserialization of Untrusted Data, in Miguel Useche JS Archive List / jquery-archive-list-widget. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions are listed as through <= 6.1.7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the JS Archive List plugin installed at version 6.1.7 or earlier. The CVSS vector requires low privileges, so authenticated access is part of the stated attack conditions.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is network-reachable and low complexity according to the CVSS vector, but requires low privileges. The provided sources do not state public exploitation, exploit availability, or inclusion in CISA KEV.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and the Patchstack reference. The source bundle does not name a fixed version or vendor patch. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation; the CVSS vector specifies PR:L. No active exploitation is supported by the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the JS Archive List plugin.
- Identify plugin versions and prioritize any version 6.1.7 or earlier.
- Check the vendor or Patchstack page for fixed-version guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business impact allows until guidance is confirmed.
- Restrict untrusted user accounts on affected WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether jquery-archive-list-widget is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version for each instance.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range: <= 6.1.7.
- Review user roles with login access to affected sites.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack records for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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CWE-502: Code execution behavior lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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.