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CVE-2022-2434: The String Locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'string-locator-path' parameter in versions up to, and including 2.5.0. This makes it possible for u

high Affects string-locator (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The String Locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted input via the 'string-locator-path' parameter in versions up to, and including 2.5.0. This makes it possible for u

Package
string-locator (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=2.5.0
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (75.5th percentile)
Published
2022-09-06
Source
nvd

References

CWE-502
NVD recordstring-locator (WordPress plugin) advisories

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