CVE-2026-78529: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in ThemeREX Alliance
Description
CVE-2026-78529 is a critical vulnerability in ThemeREX Alliance versions up to 3.11 that allows unauthenticated PHP Object Injection due to deserialization of untrusted data. This flaw can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability without requiring user interaction or privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
ThemeREX
Alliance
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-502, involves unsafe deserialization of untrusted data in ThemeREX Alliance software versions up to and including 3.11. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely without authentication to perform PHP Object Injection, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or other severe impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in complete system compromise, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption. Because the vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication or user interaction, it poses a critical risk to affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable application and monitor for suspicious activity related to PHP object injection attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T17:28:20.060Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aca96c12cdf04f6564a604e
Added to database: 10/10/2026, 19:49:21 UTC
Last enriched: 10/10/2026, 20:03:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 20:08:19 UTC
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