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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in FantasticPlugins SUMO Affiliates Pro affs allows Object Injection.This issue affects SUMO Affiliates Pro: from n/a through < 11.4.0.
AnalysisAI
A PHP object injection vulnerability exists in FantasticPlugins SUMO Affiliates Pro due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted data (CWE-502). This allows attackers to inject malicious serialized objects, potentially achieving remote code execution or other arbitrary actions depending on available gadget chains in the WordPress environment. All versions before 11.4.0 are affected, and a patch has been made available by the vendor.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability stems from unsafe PHP object deserialization practices within the SUMO Affiliates Pro WordPress plugin (cpe:2.3:a:fantasticplugins:sumo_affiliates_pro). CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) describes the core weakness where user-controlled input is passed directly to PHP's unserialize() function or similar deserialization mechanisms without proper validation or sanitization. In WordPress contexts, this is particularly dangerous because the plugin ecosystem often contains numerous available PHP classes (gadget chains) that can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution or privilege escalation. The vulnerability likely occurs in a critical function or hook where affiliate-related data is processed, allowing an attacker to craft malicious serialized payloads that instantiate dangerous object chains.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade FantasticPlugins SUMO Affiliates Pro to version 11.4.0 or later to receive the vendor patch that addresses the object injection vulnerability. This is the primary and definitive remediation. Until upgrades can be deployed, implement network-level restrictions on the WordPress admin interface and plugin endpoints to limit exposure to untrusted networks, enforce input validation at the web application firewall level if available, and consider disabling the plugin temporarily in non-production environments to assess impact. Monitor WordPress logs and plugin audit trails for suspicious serialized payloads or unusual object instantiation patterns that may indicate exploit attempts. Verify the upgrade through the vendor advisory and update verification mechanism provided at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/affs/vulnerability/wordpress-sumo-affiliates-pro-plugin-11-4-0-php-object-injection-vulnerability.
Same weakness CWE-502 – Deserialization of Untrusted Data
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