CVE-2026-14602 Remote API <= 0.2 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection via remote-api Query Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can inject PHP objects via the remote-api parameter, potentially leading to remote code execution if gadget chains exist.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14602?
CVE-2026-14602 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Unknown Remote API, published on 30 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Remote API WordPress plugin through 0.2 does not authenticate a request before deserializing user-supplied input, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary PHP objects, which can lead to remote code execution when a suitable gadget chain is present through another installed Remote API WordPress plugin through 0.2.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14602?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14602?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2026-14602 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-14602 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2jcm-jwvc-6vhm.