CVE-2024-7433: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ultrapressorg Empowerment
The Empowerment theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 via deserialization of untrusted input. 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 software. 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-2024-7433 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the Empowerment WordPress theme (versions up to 1.0.2) caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted input. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can inject PHP objects. While the theme lacks a native POP chain, exploitation is possible if other installed plugins or themes provide a suitable POP chain, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data disclosure, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated access at Contributor level or above. If a POP chain is available via other installed components, attackers could achieve critical impacts including arbitrary code execution, file deletion, and data disclosure. Without a POP chain, direct exploitation is not feasible. The vulnerability affects 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 replacing the Empowerment theme if possible. Monitor for updates from ultrapressorg regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-7433: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ultrapressorg Empowerment
Description
The Empowerment theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 via deserialization of untrusted input. 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 software. 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-2024-7433 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the Empowerment WordPress theme (versions up to 1.0.2) caused by unsafe deserialization of untrusted input. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can inject PHP objects. While the theme lacks a native POP chain, exploitation is possible if other installed plugins or themes provide a suitable POP chain, potentially leading to arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data disclosure, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated access at Contributor level or above. If a POP chain is available via other installed components, attackers could achieve critical impacts including arbitrary code execution, file deletion, and data disclosure. Without a POP chain, direct exploitation is not feasible. The vulnerability affects 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 replacing the Empowerment theme if possible. Monitor for updates from ultrapressorg regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-02T20:09:26.940Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c18b7ef31ef0b55fda9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:36 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:05:02 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:44:56 AM
Views: 23
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