CVE-2026-32506
Deserialization Vulnerability in Archicon Edge-Themes Enables Object Injection
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| edge-themes | archicon | to 1.7 (exc) |
| patchstack | archicon | to 1.7 (exc) |
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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
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data issue in the Edge-Themes Archicon plugin. It allows an attacker to perform Object Injection by exploiting the way Archicon handles deserialization of data. This affects versions of Archicon up to, but not including, version 1.7.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2026-32506 vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability affects WordPress sites using the Archicon Theme versions prior to 1.7 and involves PHP Object Injection. Detection typically involves identifying if the vulnerable theme version is in use.
To detect the vulnerability on your system, you can check the installed version of the Archicon Theme in your WordPress installation.
- Use WP-CLI command to check the theme version: wp theme list --status=active
- Manually check the theme version in the WordPress admin dashboard under Appearance > Themes.
There are no specific network commands or signatures provided to detect exploitation attempts, but monitoring for unusual PHP Object Injection patterns or suspicious requests targeting the theme files may help.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary and recommended mitigation step is to update the Archicon Theme to version 1.7 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
Until the update can be applied, you can use Patchstack's mitigation rules which can automatically block exploitation attempts, providing immediate protection.
Additionally, seeking assistance from your hosting provider or web developers to implement temporary protections or monitoring is advised.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to inject malicious objects during the deserialization process, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution, data manipulation, or other malicious actions within the affected application.