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CVE-2026-16297

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.1 EPSS 0.22% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-03 · Last synced 2026-09-02

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The Clearfy Cache plugin for WordPress versions prior to 2.4.3 is vulnerable due to inadequate restrictions on classes during the unserialization of settings-import data. This flaw allows administrators to exploit PHP Object Injection, potentially leading to remote code execution if a suitable gadget chain exists. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize updating to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
remote code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-16297
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.1
EPSS
0.22%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Clearfy Cache WordPress plugin before 2.4.3 does not restrict the classes allowed when unserializing settings-import data, allowing users with administrator access to perform PHP Object Injection attacks, which may lead to remote code execution when a suitable gadget chain is present in the environment.