How severe is CVE-2024-10936?

CVE-2024-10936 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-10936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10936?

CVE-2024-10936 affects Instawp String Locator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10936?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-10936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33596.

When was CVE-2024-10936 published?

CVE-2024-10936 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10936

CVE-2024-10936 is a high-severity vulnerability in Instawp String Locator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33596
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Instawp String Locator
Published: 2025-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The String locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.6 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'recursive_unserialize_replace' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code. An administrator must perform a search and replace action to trigger the exploit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10936?: The String locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.6 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'recursive_unserialize_replace' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code. An administrator must perform a search and replace action to trigger the exploit.
How severe is CVE-2024-10936?: CVE-2024-10936 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-10936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10936?: CVE-2024-10936 affects Instawp String Locator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10936?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-10936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33596.
When was CVE-2024-10936 published?: CVE-2024-10936 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:instawp:string_locator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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