CVE-2018-20732

SAS Web Infrastructure Platform before 9.4M6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Java deserialization variant

published January 17, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky Java deserialization vulnerability in SAS Web Infrastructure Platform could let remote attackers execute arbitrary code! 🚨 Think of it like a chef taking orders without checking ingredients—this vulnerability allows an attacker to send in a recipe that could turn a delicious dish into a disaster! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could potentially run any code on your server, leading to unauthorized access or even total takeover. This could be absolutely devastating for your data and services!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef taking orders without checking ingredients—this vulnerability allows an attacker to send in a recipe that could turn a delicious dish into a disaster! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from improper handling of Java deserialization, allowing an attacker to craft inputs that the application would process without proper validation, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially run any code on your server, leading to unauthorized access or even total takeover. This could be absolutely devastating for your data and services! To safeguard against this, it's crucial to update to SAS Web Infrastructure Platform version 9.4M6 or later. Additionally, consider implementing stricter validation checks on any serialized data before processing. 🛡️ You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you'll reinforce your defenses in no time! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04033 · 90.6th percentile
Published
2019-01-17T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JAN 01:00Z
    SAS Web Infrastructure Platform before 9.4M6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Java deserialization variant
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