CVE-2018-1000059

ValidFormBuilder version 4.5.4 contains a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in Valid Form unserialize method that can result in Possible to execute…

published February 9, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky vulnerability lurks in ValidFormBuilder 4.5.4, where a single PHP Object Injection can give attackers the keys to your digital kingdom! 🔑 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef cooks whatever the waitstaff orders without checking the menu. If someone slips in a special request, they could serve up dangerous dishes without anyone knowing! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized system commands and access sensitive file contents—imagine someone ordering up a storm in a kitchen they shouldn’t even be in! The potential for data leaks and system compromise is absolutely devastating.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef cooks whatever the waitstaff orders without checking the menu. If someone slips in a special request, they could serve up dangerous dishes without anyone knowing! This vulnerability arises due to the unserialize method in ValidFormBuilder, which fails to properly validate input, allowing attackers to craft malicious objects that the server may execute as if they were authorized commands.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized system commands and access sensitive file contents—imagine someone ordering up a storm in a kitchen they shouldn’t even be in! The potential for data leaks and system compromise is absolutely devastating. To protect your system, update ValidFormBuilder to the latest version immediately, as previous versions are affected. Audit your code for potential unserialization issues and consider implementing input validation to block malicious data! You've got this! By following these steps, you can help safeguard your applications from this vulnerability. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01621 · 75.9th percentile
Published
2018-02-09T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 FEB 23:00Z
    ValidFormBuilder version 4.5.4 contains a PHP Object Injection vulnerability in Valid Form unserialize method that can result in Possible to execute…
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