CVE-2024-1731: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in jkohlbach Auto Refresh Single Page
The Auto Refresh Single Page plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.1 via deserialization of untrusted input from the arsp_options post meta option. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1731 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in the jkohlbach Auto Refresh Single Page WordPress plugin. It arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the arsp_options post meta option, enabling PHP Object Injection by authenticated contributors or higher. The plugin alone does not contain a known POP chain, but if combined with other installed plugins or themes that provide a POP chain, attackers could achieve remote code execution, file deletion, or sensitive data exposure.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated access with contributor-level permissions or above. The impact includes potential full compromise of the WordPress site through arbitrary code execution, deletion of files, or disclosure of sensitive information if a suitable POP chain exists in the environment. Without a POP chain, direct exploitation is not confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Auto Refresh Single Page plugin if possible. Review other installed plugins and themes for potential POP chains that could be leveraged in conjunction with this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-1731: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in jkohlbach Auto Refresh Single Page
Description
The Auto Refresh Single Page plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.1 via deserialization of untrusted input from the arsp_options post meta option. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1731 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in the jkohlbach Auto Refresh Single Page WordPress plugin. It arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the arsp_options post meta option, enabling PHP Object Injection by authenticated contributors or higher. The plugin alone does not contain a known POP chain, but if combined with other installed plugins or themes that provide a POP chain, attackers could achieve remote code execution, file deletion, or sensitive data exposure.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated access with contributor-level permissions or above. The impact includes potential full compromise of the WordPress site through arbitrary code execution, deletion of files, or disclosure of sensitive information if a suitable POP chain exists in the environment. Without a POP chain, direct exploitation is not confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Administrators should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Auto Refresh Single Page plugin if possible. Review other installed plugins and themes for potential POP chains that could be leveraged in conjunction with this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-22T00:33:47.331Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d3cb7ef31ef0b56f374
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:45:39 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:43:10 AM
Views: 10
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