CVE-2024-7561: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in shahriar0822 The Next
The The Next theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 via deserialization of untrusted input from the wpeden_post_meta post meta value. 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-2024-7561 is a high-severity vulnerability in the The Next WordPress theme (versions up to 1.1.0) involving unsafe deserialization of untrusted input from the wpeden_post_meta post meta value. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to perform PHP Object Injection. The vulnerability relies on the presence of a POP chain in the environment to achieve impactful exploitation such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data retrieval, or remote code execution. No patch or official fix is currently documented for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to high-impact consequences including confidentiality, integrity, and availability breaches. Specifically, attackers could delete arbitrary files, access sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code on the affected WordPress site, depending on the presence of a suitable POP chain in other installed components. The vulnerability requires at least Contributor-level authentication, limiting exposure to authenticated users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the The Next theme if possible. Monitor for updates from the theme developer or WordPress security advisories for an official patch or mitigation.
CVE-2024-7561: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in shahriar0822 The Next
Description
The The Next theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 via deserialization of untrusted input from the wpeden_post_meta post meta value. 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-2024-7561 is a high-severity vulnerability in the The Next WordPress theme (versions up to 1.1.0) involving unsafe deserialization of untrusted input from the wpeden_post_meta post meta value. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to perform PHP Object Injection. The vulnerability relies on the presence of a POP chain in the environment to achieve impactful exploitation such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data retrieval, or remote code execution. No patch or official fix is currently documented for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to high-impact consequences including confidentiality, integrity, and availability breaches. Specifically, attackers could delete arbitrary files, access sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code on the affected WordPress site, depending on the presence of a suitable POP chain in other installed components. The vulnerability requires at least Contributor-level authentication, limiting exposure to authenticated users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the The Next theme if possible. Monitor for updates from the theme developer or WordPress security advisories for an official patch or mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-06T14:50:51.944Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c1ab7ef31ef0b55feef
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:19:27 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:48:30 PM
Views: 10
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