CVE-2024-52412
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious PHP objects through deserialization of untrusted data in the Xin WordPress theme. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution or other malicious actions. All WordPress sites using Xin theme versions up to 1.0.8.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Xin Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Website defacement, data manipulation, or installation of malware/backdoors on vulnerable WordPress sites.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and deserialization controls are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
PHP object injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and weaponized quickly due to available tooling.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.8.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/xin/wordpress-xin-theme-1-0-8-1-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for Xin theme updates
4. Update to version 1.0.8.2 or later
5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Xin Theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
WAF Rule Implementation
allImplement web application firewall rules to block deserialization attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
- Deploy network segmentation and restrict access to affected systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Xin theme versionCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version --format=csv | grep xinVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Xin theme version is 1.0.8.2 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual PHP object serialization patterns in web logs
- Unexpected file writes or process executions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing serialized PHP objects to theme endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("xin" OR "serialize" OR "unserialize") AND status=200