CVE-2024-54282: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Themeum WP Mega Menu
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Themeum WP Mega Menu wp-megamenu allows Object Injection.This issue affects WP Mega Menu: from n/a through <= 1.4.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-54282 affects the Themeum WP Mega Menu WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.4.2. It is caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted data, which allows an attacker with high privileges to inject objects. This can lead to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data and disruption of service. The attacker requires high privileges to exploit this vulnerability, but no user interaction is needed once privileges are obtained.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Themeum's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting access to high-privilege accounts and minimizing plugin usage may reduce risk.
CVE-2024-54282: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Themeum WP Mega Menu
Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Themeum WP Mega Menu wp-megamenu allows Object Injection.This issue affects WP Mega Menu: from n/a through <= 1.4.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-54282 affects the Themeum WP Mega Menu WordPress plugin versions up to and including 1.4.2. It is caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted data, which allows an attacker with high privileges to inject objects. This can lead to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the affected WordPress site, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data and disruption of service. The attacker requires high privileges to exploit this vulnerability, but no user interaction is needed once privileges are obtained.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Themeum's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting access to high-privilege accounts and minimizing plugin usage may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-02T12:04:14.142Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd758ce6bfc5ba1df06302
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:44:12 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 6:32:25 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:01:50 PM
Views: 17
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