CVE-2026-32563: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in A CPT ACPT (Pro) - Custom Post Types Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-32563 is a critical vulnerability in the ACPT (Pro) - Custom Post Types Plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 2.0.63. It involves PHP Object Injection due to deserialization of untrusted data, which can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-502) in ACPT (Pro) - Custom Post Types Plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform PHP Object Injection by exploiting unsafe deserialization of untrusted data. The flaw affects all plugin versions up to and including 2.0.63. Successful exploitation can result in complete system compromise, as indicated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code or manipulate application logic by injecting malicious PHP objects through deserialization. This leads to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially allowing complete control over the WordPress environment hosting the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the ACPT (Pro) plugin if possible to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-32563: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in A CPT ACPT (Pro) - Custom Post Types Plugin for WordPress
Description
CVE-2026-32563 is a critical vulnerability in the ACPT (Pro) - Custom Post Types Plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 2.0.63. It involves PHP Object Injection due to deserialization of untrusted data, which can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring user interaction.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-502) in ACPT (Pro) - Custom Post Types Plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform PHP Object Injection by exploiting unsafe deserialization of untrusted data. The flaw affects all plugin versions up to and including 2.0.63. Successful exploitation can result in complete system compromise, as indicated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code or manipulate application logic by injecting malicious PHP objects through deserialization. This leads to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially allowing complete control over the WordPress environment hosting the vulnerable plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or removing the ACPT (Pro) plugin if possible to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-12T11:12:48.311Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8cbd28acd9273b492d3da9
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 21:52:40 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 22:08:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:57:01 UTC
Views: 4
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