CVE-2024-7656: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in levantoan Image Hotspot by DevVN
The Image Hotspot by DevVN plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'devvn_ihotspot_shortcode_func' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-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-2024-7656 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Image Hotspot by DevVN WordPress plugin that arises from improper control of code generation (CWE-94) through unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'devvn_ihotspot_shortcode_func' function. Authenticated attackers with Author-level access or above can inject PHP objects. The plugin alone does not contain a POP chain to enable full exploitation, but if combined with other plugins or themes that provide such chains, attackers could execute arbitrary code or perform destructive actions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated access at Author level or higher. Without a POP chain in the vulnerable plugin itself, direct exploitation is limited. However, if a POP chain exists in other installed components, attackers could delete arbitrary files, access sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Review other installed plugins and themes for potential POP chains that could be leveraged in combination with this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2024-7656: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in levantoan Image Hotspot by DevVN
Description
The Image Hotspot by DevVN plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'devvn_ihotspot_shortcode_func' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-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-2024-7656 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Image Hotspot by DevVN WordPress plugin that arises from improper control of code generation (CWE-94) through unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'devvn_ihotspot_shortcode_func' function. Authenticated attackers with Author-level access or above can inject PHP objects. The plugin alone does not contain a POP chain to enable full exploitation, but if combined with other plugins or themes that provide such chains, attackers could execute arbitrary code or perform destructive actions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated access at Author level or higher. Without a POP chain in the vulnerable plugin itself, direct exploitation is limited. However, if a POP chain exists in other installed components, attackers could delete arbitrary files, access sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible. Review other installed plugins and themes for potential POP chains that could be leveraged in combination with this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-09T21:35:20.019Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c1db7ef31ef0b5601a9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:41 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:06:24 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:05:13 AM
Views: 9
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