CVE-2024-24926 HIGH

CVE-2024-24926: WordPress Brooklyn Theme <= 4.9.7.6 is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection

Vendor Unitedthemes
Product Brooklyn | Creative Multi-Purpose Responsive WordPress Theme
Weakness CWE-502 · Unsafe deserialization
Published February 12, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in UnitedThemes Brooklyn | Creative Multi-Purpose Responsive WordPress Theme.This issue affects Brooklyn | Creative Multi-Purpose Responsive WordPress Theme: from n/a through 4.9.7.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Brooklyn WordPress theme versions up to 4.9.7.6 contain a deserialization vulnerability in how it processes untrusted data. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the site, potentially compromising the entire WordPress installation. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over site data and functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary code on the site and take full control of the WordPress installation.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised site can have all data stolen, modified, or deleted; malware injected; or used to attack visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 12, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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