CVE-2016-4010

Magento CE and EE before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP objection injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized…

published January 23, 2017

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
93%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky PHP object injection lurks in Magento versions before 2.0.6, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery driver who accepts any package without checking the contents — if they get a suspiciously wrapped box, it could contain anything, including a nasty surprise. Here, crafted serialized shopping cart data is that dangerous package that can wreak havoc! An attacker could infiltrate your Magento store, executing any PHP code they choose — imagine them tampering with orders, accessing sensitive data, or even shutting down your site completely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who accepts any package without checking the contents — if they get a suspiciously wrapped box, it could contain anything, including a nasty surprise. Here, crafted serialized shopping cart data is that dangerous package that can wreak havoc! This vulnerability enables remote attackers to exploit malformed serialized objects in the shopping cart, leading to arbitrary PHP code execution due to insufficient input validation in Magento CE and EE versions prior to 2.0.6.

What to do

An attacker could infiltrate your Magento store, executing any PHP code they choose — imagine them tampering with orders, accessing sensitive data, or even shutting down your site completely. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business! To secure your site, update Magento to version 2.0.6 or later immediately. Additionally, audit your code for proper input validation and avoid accepting serialized data from untrusted sources. Stay proactive! You've got this! Patch now, and you'll have your Magento store fortified in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.92869 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2017-01-23T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JAN 21:00Z
    Magento CE and EE before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP objection injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized…
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