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CVE-2026-7637: PHP Object Injection in WordPress Boost (plugin)

The Boost plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 2.0.3 via deserialization of untrusted input in the STYXKEY-BOOST_USER_LOCATION cookie. This make...

Summary

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CVE IDCVE-2026-7637
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2026
Date Published2026-05-20
VendorWordPress
ProductBoost (plugin)
CVSS Score9.8 (critical)
EPSS ScoreNo data
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

The Boost plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 2.0.3 via deserialization of untrusted input in the STYXKEY-BOOST_USER_LOCATION cookie. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugi…

Required Actions

Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.

Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects Boost (plugin) by WordPress. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.

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