CVE-2026-65493 in Pro Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/23/2026
Subscriber PHP Object Injection in Dokan Pro <= 5.0.2 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2026
The vulnerability identified as PHP object injection in Dokan Pro versions 5.0.2 and earlier represents a critical security flaw that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This issue stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the plugin's handling of serialized data, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate PHP objects through crafted user inputs. The vulnerability specifically affects the subscription management functionality where user-provided data is unmarshaled without adequate security checks, enabling attackers to inject malicious serialized objects that execute unintended code when processed by the application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the manipulation of PHP serialization mechanisms within the dokan pro plugin's subscriber handling components. When users interact with subscription features, the system accepts serialized data that should remain trusted and validated. However, the lack of proper sanitization allows attackers to inject malicious serialized objects containing destructive payloads that can be triggered during normal operation. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-502 category for deserialization of untrusted data, which is a well-documented weakness in web application security frameworks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution to encompass potential full system compromise and data breach scenarios. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform remote code execution, potentially gaining administrative access to affected WordPress installations. The implications are particularly severe for e-commerce platforms that rely on dokan pro for marketplace functionality, as compromised systems could lead to customer data theft, financial fraud, and complete service disruption. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 5.0.3, making a large user base potentially susceptible to exploitation.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability include immediate patching of the dokan pro plugin to version 5.0.3 or later, which addresses the deserialization flaw through proper input validation and sanitization measures. Organizations should also implement network-level protections such as web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious serialization attempts. Additionally, regular security audits of third-party plugins and comprehensive monitoring for unusual system behavior can help identify exploitation attempts. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving code injection and privilege escalation, with the attack chain typically beginning with initial access through vulnerable plugin components followed by lateral movement and persistence establishment within compromised environments.