CVE-2026-22500
Deserialization Object Injection in axiomthemes m2-ce
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | m2_ce | to 1.1.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-502 | The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized code execution, which can compromise the entire website or server.
- Execution of arbitrary PHP code by attackers.
- SQL injection attacks that can lead to data leakage or corruption.
- Path traversal attacks that may expose sensitive files.
- Denial of service attacks that can disrupt website availability.
Since the vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, it poses a significant risk to website security and stability.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There is no specific detection command or method provided for this vulnerability in the available resources.
However, since this is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the WordPress theme "m2 | Construction and Tools Store" up to version 1.1.2, detection typically involves checking the version of the theme installed on your WordPress site.
You can verify the theme version by accessing your WordPress dashboard or by inspecting the theme files directly.
No specific network or system commands are suggested in the provided resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule that can block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
Users are strongly advised to update the affected theme to a version higher than 1.1.2 once available.
If an update is not yet available, seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developer to implement protective measures.
Monitoring for suspicious activity related to PHP Object Injection attempts is also recommended.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22500 is a high-priority PHP Object Injection vulnerability found in the WordPress theme "m2 | Construction and Tools Store" versions up to and including 1.1.2.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious PHP objects into the application, potentially enabling them to execute arbitrary code, perform SQL injection, path traversal, denial of service, and other attacks if a suitable Property Oriented Programming (POP) chain is present.
It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2026-22500 vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.