CVE-2024-2694: The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 27

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2694?

betheme: upgrade to newer than 27.5.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2694 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2694 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-2024-2694 affect?

CVE-2024-2694 affects betheme. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 27.5.6 via deserialization of untrusted input of the 'mfn-page-items' post meta value. This makes it possible for authenticated atta

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting betheme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 27.5.6 via deserialization of untrusted input of the 'mfn-page-items' post meta value. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the targe

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: muffingroup

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-30 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

muffingroup betheme UPGRADE

Affected: <= 27.5.6

Fixed in: newer than 27.5.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy betheme || rpm -q betheme || betheme --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 27.5.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade betheme

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade betheme

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-2024-2694?

betheme: upgrade to newer than 27.5.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2694 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2694 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-2024-2694 affect?

CVE-2024-2694 affects betheme. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 27.5.6 via deserialization of untrusted input of the 'mfn-page-items' post meta value. This makes it possible for authenticated atta

How urgent is CVE-2024-2694?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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