CVE-2023-4314: The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead t

high Affects wpdatatables (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2023-09-11; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The wpDataTables WordPress plugin before 2.1.66 does not validate the "Serialized PHP array" input data before deserializing the data. This allows admins to deserialize arbitrary data which may lead t

Package: wpdatatables (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <2.1.66
Fixed in: 2.1.66
Severity: high CVSS 7.2
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (75.6th percentile)
Published: 2023-09-11
Source: nvd

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