CVE-2026-24976 in Organici Library Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/25/2026
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in NooTheme Organici Library noo-organici-library allows Object Injection.This issue affects Organici Library: from n/a through <= 2.1.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2026
The CVE-2026-24976 vulnerability represents a critical deserialization flaw within the NooTheme Organici Library component, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 2.1.2. This vulnerability falls under the category of deserialization of untrusted data, a well-documented security weakness that has been consistently flagged by industry standards including CWE-502. The issue manifests as an object injection attack vector that can be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate the application's behavior through crafted serialized data inputs.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the library processes untrusted data through deserialization mechanisms without proper validation or sanitization. Attackers can craft malicious serialized objects that, when processed by the vulnerable library, execute arbitrary code within the application context. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can bypass traditional security measures and directly target the application's runtime environment. The flaw enables attackers to potentially execute commands, access sensitive data, or escalate privileges depending on the application's configuration and permissions.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress installations utilizing the affected NooTheme Organici Library. The attack surface expands to any system where the library is implemented, potentially affecting thousands of websites that rely on this theme framework. The vulnerability can lead to complete system compromise, data breaches, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Organizations using affected versions face potential reputational damage, regulatory compliance issues, and financial losses due to possible exploitation. The impact is particularly severe in environments where the library is used in conjunction with other vulnerable components, creating cascading security risks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2026-24976 should prioritize immediate version updates to the latest stable release of the NooTheme Organici Library, which addresses the deserialization flaw through proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. System administrators should implement network segmentation and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts, while also applying application-level firewalls and input validation rules. The remediation process must include thorough security testing to ensure that the updated library functions correctly without introducing regressions. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of their entire WordPress ecosystem to identify any other components that might be susceptible to similar deserialization attacks, following the principles outlined in the ATT&CK framework for defensive measures against object injection techniques.