CVE-2017-20208: RegistrationMagic - Custom Registration Forms <= 3.7.9.2 - PHP Object Injection

Published Oct 18, 2025
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Updated

The RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to 3.7.9.3 (exclusive) via deserialization of untrusted input from the isexpiredbydate() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. The additional presence of a POP chain allows attackers to fetch a remote file and install it on the site.

Affected Software

2 affected components
RegistrationMagic Custom Registration Forms<3.7.9.3
Metagauss Registrationmagic Wordpress<3.7.9.3

Event History

Oct 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-20208?

CVE-2017-20208 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential for PHP Object Injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-20208?

To fix CVE-2017-20208, update the RegistrationMagic plugin to version 3.7.9.3 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-20208?

CVE-2017-20208 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability resulting from deserialization of untrusted input.

4

What versions of the RegistrationMagic plugin are affected by CVE-2017-20208?

All versions of the RegistrationMagic plugin up to and including 3.7.9.2 are affected by CVE-2017-20208.

5

Can CVE-2017-20208 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2017-20208 has the potential to lead to remote code execution if exploited by an attacker.

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