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Edge Decor CVE-2026-62013

| EUVDEUVD-2026-112976 CRITICAL
Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502)
2026-10-29 Patchstack GHSA-r7w3-h9fp-gf6j
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach vulnerable endpoint on Edge Decor site
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted serialized PHP payload
  3. Exploit
    Trigger PHP object injection via unserialize
  4. Execution
    Chain POP gadget for code/file action
  5. Impact
    Compromise WordPress site

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
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.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – 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.

Affected VersionsENISA

Edge Decor n/a ≤2.9

Affected Packages

euvd edge_decor no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

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

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

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.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in Edge Decor <= 2.9 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

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.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

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

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 61% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche commercial ThemeRex WordPress theme, limited install base
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Insecure deserialization occurs when an application converts serialized data (a stream of bytes representing an object's state) back into a living object without proper validation.

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