CVE-2026-97188
HighCVSS 8.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk29th percentile - higher than 29% of all known CVEs
Summary
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, this can lead to arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data disclosure or remote code execution.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can exploit this to achieve remote code execution, file deletion, or sensitive data disclosure, potentially compromising the entire site.
Recommendation
Update the String locator plugin to version 2.6.8 or later, which includes the fix.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS