WordPress HelpGent Plugin <= 2.2.5 is vulnerable to a high priority PHP Object Injection
High priority Mitigate immediately
<= 2.2.5Vulnerable version(s)
No official fix availableFixed version
16 Apr, 2025
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CVSS 9.8This vulnerability is highly dangerous and expected to become exploited.
9.8
PHP Object Injection
This could allow a malicious actor to execute code injection, SQL injection, path traversal, denial of service, and more if a proper POP chain is present.
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Timeline
16 Apr, 2025