Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in ShiftCV Theme by PatchStack
CVE-2026-66564

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-66564?

The ShiftCV Theme versions up to 3.0.14 are vulnerable to an unauthenticated PHP Object Injection attack. This security flaw allows attackers to exploit the theme by injecting malicious PHP objects without needing authentication. Such vulnerabilities can be exploited to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or manipulate the application's behavior, posing significant risks to the integrity and security of WordPress sites utilizing this theme. It is crucial for administrators to update to the latest version to mitigate potential threats associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ShiftCV <= 3.0.14

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bonds | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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