PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2026-62077 BoldThemes CVE debrief
Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability in Avala theme versions up to 1.1.4. Defenders responsible for Avala theme installations should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation due to potential unauthenticated exploitation and impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, so defenders should verify exposure and
- Vendor
- BoldThemes
- Product
- Avala
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-10
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-10
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-10
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-10
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Avala theme installations should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations due to the potential for unauthenticated exploitation and impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Potential for unauthenticated exploitation
- Possible impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Technical summary
The Avala theme versions up to 1.1.4 contain an unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system compromise. The vulnerability is considered critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8, emphasizing the need for immediate attention and mitigation
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify exposure by checking installed Avala theme versions
- Apply patches or mitigations provided by the vendor
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-62077 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-62077
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-62077 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62077
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.