CVE-2024-10936: The String locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and inclu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10936?

string locator: upgrade to 2.6.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10936 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10936 affect?

CVE-2024-10936 affects string locator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 una

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10936 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting string locator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 allo

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2025-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: instawp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-21 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

instawp string locator UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.6.7

Fixed in: 2.6.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy string-locator || rpm -q string-locator || string-locator --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade string-locator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade string-locator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10936?

string locator: upgrade to 2.6.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10936 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10936 affect?

CVE-2024-10936 affects string locator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 una

How urgent is CVE-2024-10936?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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