CVE-2024-38759 (GCVE-0-2024-38759)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-07-22 10:30 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:10
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Search & Replace plugin <= 3.2.2 - Deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability
Summary
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in WP MEDIA SAS Search & Replace search-and-replace.This issue affects Search & Replace: from n/a through 3.2.2.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-07-22 11:46 UTC
CWE
- CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sea… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP MEDIA SAS | Search & Replace |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 3.2.2
(custom)
|
guessed |
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