Unauthenticated PHP object injection via cookie deserialization
Published Jan 15, 2024 · Updated Jun 3, 2025
PHP object injection in Estatik Real Estate Plugin before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject objects through a crafted cookie. The plugin applies PHP deserialization to the attacker-controlled es_wishlist cookie, instantiating the serialized object it contains. A suitable gadget chain from another installed plugin or theme is required; successful exploitation enables file deletion, sensitive-data access, or code execution.
Summary
What happened
PHP object injection in Estatik Real Estate Plugin before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject objects through a crafted cookie. The plugin applies PHP deserialization to the attacker-controlled es_wishlist cookie, instantiating the serialized object it contains. A suitable gadget chain from another installed plugin or theme is required; successful exploitation enables file deletion, sensitive-data access, or code execution.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2023-6049
- Published
- Jan 15, 2024
- Updated
- Jun 3, 2025
- Vendor
- Estatik Inc.
- Product
- Estatik Real Estate Plugin
- Classifications
- CWE-502, CAPEC-586, T1190
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Jan 15, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Jun 3, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
Exploitability
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Is a vulnerable build present?
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- Affected versionversion=0 <4.1.1
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Published CVSS scores
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Attacks
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Weakness, pattern, technique
Public exploit references
- WPScan es_wishlist cookie proof of conceptproof of concept · demonstrated
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