Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in FC United

Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability in the FC United WordPress theme versions 1.1.1 or lower. It allows attackers to inject malicious PHP objects into the application without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution or other harmful actions on the server.

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Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for the FC United WordPress theme version 1.1.1 or lower. Inspect your WordPress installation for the theme folder and verify the version in the style.css file. Look for unusual server behavior like unexpected PHP errors or unauthorized file modifications.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to take full control of your website, steal sensitive data, or use it as a launch point for further attacks. The high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates it is easily exploitable and poses severe risks to unpatched systems.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties, data breach notifications, and reputational damage if exploited.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediately apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks. Consider temporarily disabling the FC United theme if no official patch is available. Update the theme as soon as an official fix is released or seek help from a developer or hosting provider.

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