CVE-2026-59518: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in wpWax Directorist
A critical deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in wpWax Directorist through version 8.8.2. This flaw allows object injection, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high severity and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-59518 describes a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the wpWax Directorist plugin affecting versions up to and including 8.8.2. This vulnerability enables an attacker to perform object injection, which can lead to remote code execution or other severe impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or manipulate application logic remotely, resulting in complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider applying workarounds such as disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin if feasible.
CVE-2026-59518: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in wpWax Directorist
Description
A critical deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in wpWax Directorist through version 8.8.2. This flaw allows object injection, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high severity and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-59518 describes a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the wpWax Directorist plugin affecting versions up to and including 8.8.2. This vulnerability enables an attacker to perform object injection, which can lead to remote code execution or other severe impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or manipulate application logic remotely, resulting in complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider applying workarounds such as disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable plugin if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-05T21:27:29.080Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a54b7f668715ace439f7f6f
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 10:03:34 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 10:17:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/13/2026, 11:30:21 UTC
Views: 4
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