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CVE-2026-112846 ThemeREX Group CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability was found in the WordPress Save Life theme, versions up to and including 1.2.14. This issue allows for PHP Object Injection due to the deserialization of untrusted data. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high severity level. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation, especially for WordPress installations using the Save Life theme with versions 1.2.14 or earlier. The vulnerability can lead to significant impact if exploited, including potential for arbitrary code execution. It is crucial to patch or mitigate this vulnerability promptly.

Vendor
ThemeREX Group
Product
Save Life
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-23
Original CVE updated
2026-10-24
Advisory published
2026-10-23
Advisory updated
2026-10-24

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Save Life theme, especially those with versions 1.2.14 or earlier, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-112846 is a critical vulnerability in the WordPress Save Life theme that requires immediate attention from defenders. The vulnerability allows for PHP Object Injection, which can lead to significant impact if exploited. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability.

  • Potential for arbitrary code execution if exploited
  • High CVSS score indicating critical severity
  • Exposure of WordPress installations using vulnerable theme versions

Technical summary

The Save Life theme for WordPress, versions up to and including 1.2.14, is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection. This is due to the deserialization of untrusted data, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating critical severity.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability as it could lead to significant impact if exploited.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Patch or update the Save Life theme to a version beyond 1.2.14
  • Implement input validation and sanitization to prevent object injection
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to the Save Life theme

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by the CVE Program and details were provided by the source item from cve_program_cvelist_v5. The NVD entry is currently not provided.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112846 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112846

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

  • CVE-2026-112846 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112846

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.