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PHP CVE-2026-1426

HIGH
Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502)
2026-02-18 security@wordfence.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 18, 2026 - 15:18 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The Advanced AJAX Product Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.9.6 via deserialization of untrusted input in the shortcode_check function within the Live Composer compatibility layer. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present. Note: This vulnerability requires the Live Composer plugin to also be installed and active.

AnalysisAI

PHP Object Injection in the Advanced AJAX Product Filters plugin for WordPress (versions up to 3.1.9.6) allows authenticated authors and above to deserialize malicious objects through the Live Composer compatibility layer. While the plugin itself lacks a gadget chain for exploitation, the vulnerability can enable arbitrary file deletion, data theft, or remote code execution if a POP chain exists in installed themes or plugins. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate as Author-level user
Delivery
Craft malicious shortcode with serialized PHP object
Exploit
Submit to shortcode_check function
Execution
Trigger deserialization of untrusted input
Impact
Execute arbitrary code via POP chain

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Advanced AJAX Product Filters plugin versions ≤3.1.9.6 with Author-level or higher WordPress user account. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker (requires author-level access) could exploit this vulnerability to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Audit all installed WordPress plugins and themes to identify potential POP (Property-Oriented Programming) chains that could amplify this vulnerability; document plugin inventory and versions. …

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