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CVE-2026-59521 ShapedPlugin LLC CVE debrief

A Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability was discovered in ShapedPlugin LLC Real Testimonials testimonial-free, potentially allowing Object Injection. The issue affects Real Testimonials versions from n/a through <= 3.1.15. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.2, indicating a HIGH severity. This vulnerability could allow attackers to inject objects, potentially leading to security breaches. Administrators and users should review and update the plugin to mitigate this risk. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T10:16:46.093Z and has not been modified since then. Details are based on information from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and a reference from Patchstack.

Vendor
ShapedPlugin LLC
Product
Real Testimonials
CVSS
HIGH 7.2
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-13
Original CVE updated
2026-07-13
Advisory published
2026-07-13
Advisory updated
2026-07-13

Who should care

Administrators and users of ShapedPlugin LLC Real Testimonials testimonial-free plugin for WordPress should be aware of this vulnerability, especially if they are using versions from n/a through <= 3.1.15.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-59521 vulnerability is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data issue in the ShapedPlugin LLC Real Testimonials testimonial-free plugin. This vulnerability could potentially allow for Object Injection. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) score for this issue is 7.2, categorizing it as HIGH severity. The vulnerability affects Real Testimonials versions from n/a through <= 3.1.15.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to updating or patching the Real Testimonials plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Real Testimonials plugin to a version that fixes the deserialization vulnerability.
  • Review and monitor plugin usage and versions in use.
  • Implement additional security measures to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

Evidence for this CVE is based on information from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and a reference from Patchstack. The NVD entry provides a CVSS score and vector, while Patchstack offers details on the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-59521 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59521

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-59521 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59521

    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.