CVE-2025-32658 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-32658: WordPress HelpGent plugin <= 2.2.5 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability

Vendor Wpwax
Product HelpGent
Weakness CWE-502 · Unsafe deserialization
Published April 17, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in wpWax HelpGent helpgent allows Object Injection.This issue affects HelpGent: from n/a through <= 2.2.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

HelpGent versions up to 2.2.5 contain a deserialization vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability exists because the plugin deserializes untrusted data without proper validation. An attacker can exploit this remotely over the network without requiring user interaction or authentication.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the site and take complete control of it.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, install malware, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 17, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated