CVE-2015-5721

Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) before 2.3.90 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks via crafted serialized data, related…

published September 3, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted string of PHP serialized data is all it takes for attackers to exploit MISP before version 2.3.90 — a sneaky way to manipulate how data unfolds! 🔥 Think of it like a chef who blindly follows a recipe without checking the ingredients. If the recipe calls for a surprise ingredient that shouldn’t be in the dish, the results could be deliciously disastrous! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could potentially execute harmful commands through the PHP object injection, leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation on the system. This could compromise the integrity of the malware information sharing platform, opening the door to all kinds of trouble!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who blindly follows a recipe without checking the ingredients. If the recipe calls for a surprise ingredient that shouldn’t be in the dish, the results could be deliciously disastrous! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises due to improper handling of serialized data in the TemplatesController.php, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious objects into the application. This lack of validation enables attackers to control the data flow and potentially execute arbitrary PHP code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially execute harmful commands through the PHP object injection, leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation on the system. This could compromise the integrity of the malware information sharing platform, opening the door to all kinds of trouble! To protect your MISP installation, upgrade to version 2.3.90 or later immediately. Additionally, regularly audit your serialized data handling and set strict validation measures to ensure data integrity. Stay vigilant! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be securing your platform like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02632 · 85.4th percentile
Published
2016-09-03T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 SEP 20:00Z
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