Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessReach vulnerable endpoint on Edge Decor site
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DeliverySend crafted serialized PHP payload
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ExploitTrigger PHP object injection via unserialize
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ExecutionChain POP gadget for code/file action
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ImpactCompromise WordPress site
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A08:2025 - Software or Data Integrity Failures
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Safe deserialization, type allowlists
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | The target must be a WordPress site running the ThemeRex Edge Decor theme at version 2.9 or earlier. Exploitation is unauthenticated (CVSS PR:N) and requires no user interaction (UI:N), consistent with reaching a theme code path that deserializes attacker-controlled input. The practical limiting factor is that PHP Object Injection yields high impact (RCE/file operations) only when a usable POP gadget chain is present in the theme, active plugins, or WordPress core; the available sources do not describe the exact vulnerable endpoint or confirm such a chain. The dominant real-world constraint is deployment footprint - only sites with this specific theme installed and active are exposed. |
| Impact | Multiple severity signals point the same direction but are unevenly sourced. The supplied CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, base 9.8) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated flaw with full confidentiality, integrity and availability impact, and the vuln.today decision label is act_now - the strongest urgency signal present. However, the deeper exploitation signals are absent: no CISA KEV entry is indicated (no confirmed active exploitation), no EPSS probability is provided (real-world exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified from this data), and no confirmed proof-of-concept or working exploit code is present - the sole reference is the Patchstack database advisory that reported the issue, which is a vendor/researcher writeup rather than verified exploit code. PHP Object Injection (CWE-502) is weaponizable to remote code execution only when a usable POP gadget chain exists in the theme or a loaded plugin/core; the available sources do not describe the trigger or confirm a gadget chain, so the C:H/I:H/A:H impact represents worst-case potential rather than a demonstrated outcome. Net: this is a genuine high-priority item for anyone running the affected theme (unauthenticated + act_now), but the combination of no KEV, no EPSS and an unverified PoC means the practical exploitation picture is 'serious-but-unproven' rather than 'confirmed under attack'. The limiting factor is product reach - Edge Decor is a niche commercial WordPress theme, so blast radius is narrow even though per-install severity is high. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote, unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted request to a WordPress site running the Edge Decor theme (<= 2.9) that reaches a vulnerable unserialize() call, injecting a malicious serialized PHP object. If a suitable POP gadget chain is reachable in the theme, plugins or core, the injected object can escalate to file operations or arbitrary code execution. No public working exploit is identified at time of analysis; the only reference is the Patchstack advisory, not verified exploit code. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Oct 29, 2026
Unauthenticated PHP object injection in the ThemeRex Edge Decor WordPress theme through version 2.9 can let remote attackers feed crafted serialized data into PHP object deserialization on affected sites. The issue carries CVSS 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) and an act_now priority label, but impact beyond object injection depends on a usable POP gadget chain in the theme, plugins, or WordPress core. Only sites with this specific theme installed and active are exposed, and the provided intelligence contains no KEV status or public exploit reference; no public exploit was identified at time of analysis.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch was identified at time of analysis, and no fixed Edge Decor version is listed in the provided advisory data; the Patchstack reference is the only guidance supplied. The most direct mitigation supported by the evidence is to deactivate and remove Edge Decor 2.9 or earlier from any exposed WordPress installation until a patched release is published, which removes the vulnerable theme code path at the cost of losing the theme's presentation and any customizations tied to it. If the theme cannot be removed immediately, reduce exposure by restricting access to the site at the network layer with IP allowlisting or HTTP authentication; this does not fix the deserialization flaw and will interfere with public visitors. Track the Patchstack advisory for an updated release, and install the fixed theme version once one is published.
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Edge Decor is a WordPress theme distributed by ThemeRex. CWE-502 covers deserialization of untrusted data; in PHP this generally means attacker-controlled input reaches unserialize() or an equivalent object-injection sink, letting an attacker instantiate classes already loaded by WordPress, the theme, or its plugins. The supplied CVSS vector establishes network reachability, low attack complexity, no required privileges, and no user interaction, but it does not identify the vulnerable endpoint. The exact request path, parameter, and deserialization sink are not described in the available sources, and the Patchstack advisory is the only reference provided. High impact such as remote code execution or file operations would require a usable POP gadget chain in the theme, active plugins, or WordPress core; the available sources do not confirm that such a chain exists.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Unauthenticated network-reachable deserialization with no user interaction gives AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N; PHP object injection can reach full RCE, supporting C:H/I:H/A:H, though impact depends on a gadget chain not described in sources.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in Edge Decor <= 2.9 versions.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-62013 is a critical unauthenticated vulnerability in the ThemeRex Edge Decor WordPress theme (versions ≤2.9) that allows remote attackers to inject PHP objects, potentially leading to full site compromise. Organizational websites using this specific theme are at risk of data breaches, defacement, or malware distribution, which could harm brand trust and regulatory standing. Leadership must prioritize identifying and mitigating this exposure immediately.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: disable or remove the vulnerable theme; deploy WAF rules to detect and block PHP object injection attempts; restrict administrative access; and monitor for signs of compromise.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
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