CVE-2024-13770: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ThemeREX Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL
The Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4 via deserialization of untrusted input 'view_more_posts' AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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. The developer opted to remove the software from the repository, so an update is not available and it is recommended to find a replacement software.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13770 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability (CWE-502) in the Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL, affecting all versions up to 4.2.4. The vulnerability arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'view_more_posts' AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject PHP objects. Exploitation depends on the presence of a POP chain gadget in other installed plugins or themes, which could enable arbitrary file deletion, data disclosure, or code execution. The theme has been removed by the developer from the repository, and no patch or update is available.
Potential Impact
If a POP chain gadget is present in other installed plugins or themes, an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to perform high-impact actions such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data retrieval, or remote code execution. Without such a POP chain, the vulnerability cannot be exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or update is available because the developer has removed the theme from the repository. It is recommended to discontinue use of this theme and replace it with a secure alternative. Users should audit their WordPress installations for the presence of this theme and remove it to mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-13770: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ThemeREX Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL
Description
The Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4 via deserialization of untrusted input 'view_more_posts' AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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. The developer opted to remove the software from the repository, so an update is not available and it is recommended to find a replacement software.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13770 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability (CWE-502) in the Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL, affecting all versions up to 4.2.4. The vulnerability arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'view_more_posts' AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject PHP objects. Exploitation depends on the presence of a POP chain gadget in other installed plugins or themes, which could enable arbitrary file deletion, data disclosure, or code execution. The theme has been removed by the developer from the repository, and no patch or update is available.
Potential Impact
If a POP chain gadget is present in other installed plugins or themes, an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to perform high-impact actions such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data retrieval, or remote code execution. Without such a POP chain, the vulnerability cannot be exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or update is available because the developer has removed the theme from the repository. It is recommended to discontinue use of this theme and replace it with a secure alternative. Users should audit their WordPress installations for the presence of this theme and remove it to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-28T15:43:19.055Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e6db7ef31ef0b5a071b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:20:22 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:53:25 AM
Views: 35
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