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9.8

Kicker theme for WordPress allows unauthenticated code execution

CVE-2026-66569 · published 5 days ago
Summary

The Kicker theme (versions up to 2.2.1) can be tricked by anyone on the internet into running their own code on your WordPress site. This could let an attacker gain control of the site or steal data. Upgrade to the latest version of the theme or replace it with a different, actively maintained theme.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
axiomthemes kicker <= 2.2.1
Original advisory text
WordPress Kicker theme <= 2.2.1 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability
Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection in Kicker <= 2.2.1 versions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen10 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-66569 · NVD
CVE-2026-66569 · MITRE
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