CVE-2026-22384: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in leafcolor Applay - Shortcodes
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in leafcolor Applay - Shortcodes applay-shortcodes allows Object Injection.This issue affects Applay - Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 3.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-22384 affects the leafcolor Applay - Shortcodes plugin (versions <= 3.7). It is caused by deserialization of untrusted data, enabling object injection attacks. This can allow an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service, as indicated by the CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H and a score of 8.8. No vendor advisory or patch links are provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker with low privileges can remotely exploit the flaw without user interaction, potentially executing arbitrary code or disrupting service. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization. Avoid using untrusted data inputs in the plugin if possible.
CVE-2026-22384: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in leafcolor Applay - Shortcodes
Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in leafcolor Applay - Shortcodes applay-shortcodes allows Object Injection.This issue affects Applay - Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 3.7.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-22384 affects the leafcolor Applay - Shortcodes plugin (versions <= 3.7). It is caused by deserialization of untrusted data, enabling object injection attacks. This can allow an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service, as indicated by the CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H and a score of 8.8. No vendor advisory or patch links are provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker with low privileges can remotely exploit the flaw without user interaction, potentially executing arbitrary code or disrupting service. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization. Avoid using untrusted data inputs in the plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-07T12:21:40.878Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6998ca02be58cf853bab9350
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 8:54:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 11:11:10 AM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 12:21:25 PM
Views: 102
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