7.5
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-2020
JS Archive List <= 6.1.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) PHP Object Injection via 'included' Shortcode Attribute
Description

The JS Archive List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.7 via the 'included' shortcode attribute. This is due to the deserialization of untrusted input supplied via the 'included' parameter of the plugin's shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.

INFO

Published Date :

March 7, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 7, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-2020 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update the JS Archive List plugin to version 6.1.8 or later to prevent PHP Object Injection.
  • Update the JS Archive List plugin to version 6.1.8.
  • Verify the plugin is updated to the latest secure version.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-2020 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 07, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The JS Archive List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.7 via the 'included' shortcode attribute. This is due to the deserialization of untrusted input supplied via the 'included' parameter of the plugin's shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-502
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jquery-archive-list-widget/tags/6.1.7/classes/class-jq-archive-list-widget.php#L674
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jquery-archive-list-widget/tags/6.1.7/classes/class-js-archive-list-settings.php#L10
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jquery-archive-list-widget/trunk/classes/class-jq-archive-list-widget.php#L674
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jquery-archive-list-widget/trunk/classes/class-js-archive-list-settings.php#L10
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3466978%40jquery-archive-list-widget&new=3466978%40jquery-archive-list-widget&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9b0f6653-471b-4cee-9c92-f24dbe2c2dbd?source=cve
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
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