CVE-2024-2008: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in awordpresslife Modal Popup Box
The Modal Popup Box – Popup Builder, Show Offers And News in Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via deserialization of untrusted input in the awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. 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-2024-2008 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the awordpresslife Modal Popup Box WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.5.2. The flaw arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode function, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject crafted PHP objects. If the environment includes a gadget chain (POP chain) from other plugins or themes, this can lead to critical impacts such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data exposure, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform PHP Object Injection, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion, disclosure of sensitive information, or remote code execution if a suitable POP chain is present. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-2008: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in awordpresslife Modal Popup Box
Description
The Modal Popup Box – Popup Builder, Show Offers And News in Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via deserialization of untrusted input in the awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. 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-2024-2008 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the awordpresslife Modal Popup Box WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.5.2. The flaw arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the awl_modal_popup_box_shortcode function, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject crafted PHP objects. If the environment includes a gadget chain (POP chain) from other plugins or themes, this can lead to critical impacts such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data exposure, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform PHP Object Injection, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion, disclosure of sensitive information, or remote code execution if a suitable POP chain is present. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-29T13:28:05.236Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da2b7ef31ef0b5899e5
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:10 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:12:35 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:28:49 AM
Views: 11
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