CVE-2026-40753 Mikado-Themes CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of EasyMeals theme version 1.5.1 or earlier should apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation. This includes operators, administrators, and security teams responsible for managing and securing their environments. Vulnerability management and security teams should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability due to its high severity and potential for exploitation.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists due to an unauthenticated PHP object injection in the EasyMeals theme. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP code. This could lead to significant impact, including but not limited to, code execution, data breaches, or system compromise. Affected product context indicates that EasyMeals theme versions <= 1.5.1 are vulnerable.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability due to its high severity and potential for exploitation.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor
• Implement input validation and sanitization
• Monitor for suspicious activity
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:20:36.867Z and last modified on 2026-06-17T15:16:50.120Z. The EasyMeals theme versions <= 1.5.1 are affected by this vulnerability. Users should verify their deployments and apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope of affected systems.

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