CVE-2024-2290: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in monetizemore Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense
The Advanced Ads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.52.1 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'placement_slug' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No 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-2024-2290 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the monetizemore Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.52.1. The flaw arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input via the 'placement_slug' parameter. Although the plugin does not include a POP (Property Oriented Programming) chain itself, exploitation is possible if other installed plugins or themes provide such chains, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion, data disclosure, or code execution. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to high-impact consequences including confidentiality, integrity, and availability breaches. Specifically, attackers with authenticated access could leverage this vulnerability combined with other gadget chains to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code on the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and review installed plugins and themes for potential gadget chains that could be exploited in conjunction with this vulnerability. Consider disabling or removing the Advanced Ads plugin if feasible.
CVE-2024-2290: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in monetizemore Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense
Description
The Advanced Ads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.52.1 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'placement_slug' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No 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-2024-2290 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the monetizemore Advanced Ads – Ad Manager & AdSense WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.52.1. The flaw arises from unsafe deserialization of untrusted input via the 'placement_slug' parameter. Although the plugin does not include a POP (Property Oriented Programming) chain itself, exploitation is possible if other installed plugins or themes provide such chains, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion, data disclosure, or code execution. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to high-impact consequences including confidentiality, integrity, and availability breaches. Specifically, attackers with authenticated access could leverage this vulnerability combined with other gadget chains to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code on the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to authenticated users and review installed plugins and themes for potential gadget chains that could be exploited in conjunction with this vulnerability. Consider disabling or removing the Advanced Ads plugin if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-07T17:25:52.470Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dacb7ef31ef0b58a806
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:17:31 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:40:40 PM
Views: 11
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