CVE-2026-73397 WordPress Youzify plugin <= 1.3.7 - Deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit unsafe deserialization in the Youzify WordPress plugin to potentially execute arbitrary code.

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-2026-73397?

CVE-2026-73397 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Youzify, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unauthenticated Deserialization of untrusted data in Youzify <= 1.3.7 versions.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-73397?

How do I fix CVE-2026-73397?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-73397 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-2026-73397 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-73397 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcfr-hfg8-h8gf.

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