Vulnerability · Published Oct 7, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan

CVE-2026-97188String Locator < 2.6.8 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection via Database Editor

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity unsafe deserialization in String locator from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 32% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 68.4% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

The String locator WordPress plugin before 2.6.8 does not restrict the classes allowed when deserializing the content of a database row saved through its database editor, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store a serialized PHP object that is instantiated when an administrator later opens and saves that row. If a suitable POP chain is present via another installed String locator WordPress plugin before 2.6.8 or , this can lead to arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data disclosure or remote code execution.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unknown	String locator	0 – before 2.6.8

Weakness: CWE-502 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cfb495ac-32fc-43e2-81b4-74faa8c164a4/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description