CVE-2025-68853
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Contact Manager plugin <= 9.1.1 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability
Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Kleor Contact Manager contact-manager allows Object Injection.This issue affects Contact Manager: from n/a through <= 9.1.1.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-502 - Reserved
- 2025-12-24
- Published
- 2026-02-20 16:46 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:14 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2025/68xxx/CVE-2025-68853.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2025-68853 — Contact Manager <= 9.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-02-20 16:22:14 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-04-27 19:16:36 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0006 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 18.67% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-25
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 23:07 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2025-207929 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Feb 20, 2026, 3:46:43 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:14:31 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0600
- Vendors
- kleor
- Products
-
Contact Manager (0 ≤9.1.1)Contact Manager (n/a ≤≤ 9.1.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-v6x7-wpp7-g26g
ENISA description: Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Kleor Contact Manager contact-manager allows Object Injection.This issue affects Contact Manager: from n/a through <= 9.1.1.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kleor | Contact Manager |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
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Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
injection.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:18 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2025-68853
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 13:07 UTC |
Remediations (18)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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Wordfence remediation: Contact ManagerWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 13:07 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
Updated October 29, 2025 : CISA has updated this Alert to include revised information on vulnerable product identification, potential threat activity detections, and additional resources. Microsoft released an update to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability impacting Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) in Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 ), CVE - 2025 -59287
2026-05-22 15:15 UTC -
web:source.android.com
Android partners are encouraged to fix all issues in this bulletin and use the latest security patch level. Devices that use the 2025 -11-01 security patch level must include all issues associated with that security patch level, as well as fixes for all issues reported in previous security bulletins.
2026-05-22 15:15 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
Overview The advisories below document publicly disclosed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) in the Now Platform by ServiceNow. Because ServiceNow uses various methods to communicate vulnerability information, patches, and other fixes, customers should review family, security patch , and hotfix release notes, which are available at https://docs.servicenow.com, for a complete list of ...
2026-05-22 15:15 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) security updates to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code.
2026-05-22 15:15 UTC -
web:blog.rsisecurity.com
The Vulnerability Management Lifecycle Patch management is a vital component of the broader vulnerability management lifecycle, which includes: Discovery: Identify all systems and assets. Assessment: Evaluate severity and exploitability. Prioritization: Align risk levels with business impact. Remediation : Apply patches or compensating controls. Verification: Confirm successful patch deployment ...
2026-05-22 15:15 UTC -
web:www.esri.com
Key highlights The ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 2 is available This patch resolves 10 Medium severity vulnerabilities This security patch is cumulative, and includes fixes provided in the ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 1.
2026-05-22 15:15 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-05-22 15:15 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft has disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows BitLocker, tracked as CVE -2026-45585, that allows threat actors with physical access to bypass full-disk encryption entirely, potentially exposing sensitive data within minutes.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.forbes.com
"Microsoft says it's rolling out an emergency patch that should address localhost-related issues in Windows 11 24H2/25H2, but remember, the hotfix could take longer than 48 hours to show on ...
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft is working on a fix for CVE -2026-45585 (aka "Yellowkey"), a vulnerability that can be used to bypass Windows' BitLocker protection.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:windowsreport.com
The newly exposed Windows security flaw, dubbed "YellowKey," has become a major headache for Microsoft. After the exploit details leaked publicly alongside a working proof-of-concept, the company has now rushed out official mitigation guidance while it prepares a permanent fix . The vulnerability reportedly targets BitLocker-protected systems and could allow attackers direct access to ...
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC
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