CVE-2026-16297: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Clearfy Cache
CVE-2026-16297 is a vulnerability in the Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin before version 2.4.3. It involves unsafe deserialization of untrusted data during settings import, allowing administrator users to perform PHP Object Injection attacks. This may lead to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain exists in the environment. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.4.3 do not restrict the classes allowed when unserializing settings-import data. This improper restriction enables users with administrator privileges to conduct PHP Object Injection attacks. Such attacks can potentially lead to remote code execution if the environment contains a suitable gadget chain. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator access can exploit this vulnerability to perform PHP Object Injection, which may result in remote code execution. The impact includes potential compromise of the WordPress environment and execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS score of 4.1 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and required privileges of administrator level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to settings import functionality. Avoid importing untrusted serialized data.
CVE-2026-16297: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Clearfy Cache
Description
CVE-2026-16297 is a vulnerability in the Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin before version 2.4.3. It involves unsafe deserialization of untrusted data during settings import, allowing administrator users to perform PHP Object Injection attacks. This may lead to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain exists in the environment. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.1medium
Affected software
Clearfy Cache
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.4.3 do not restrict the classes allowed when unserializing settings-import data. This improper restriction enables users with administrator privileges to conduct PHP Object Injection attacks. Such attacks can potentially lead to remote code execution if the environment contains a suitable gadget chain. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator access can exploit this vulnerability to perform PHP Object Injection, which may result in remote code execution. The impact includes potential compromise of the WordPress environment and execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS score of 4.1 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and required privileges of administrator level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to settings import functionality. Avoid importing untrusted serialized data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T12:30:02.838Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a70364ebf32cb7a3418312a
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 06:33:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 15:11:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 43
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