CVE-2018-3784CWE-94

A code injection in cryo 0.0.6 allows an attacker to arbitrarily execute code due to insecure implementation of deserialization

published August 17, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky code injection in Cryo 0.0.6 is like an unguarded backstage door at a concert — it could let anyone walk in and take control! 🔥 Imagine a theater where anyone can just waltz backstage and change the script without any oversight. That’s precisely what happens when the insecure deserialization in Cryo allows arbitrary code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or service disruption. This could be surprisingly devastating for any application using this library, leaving users vulnerable to a wide range of attacks.

Put simply

Imagine a theater where anyone can just waltz backstage and change the script without any oversight. That’s precisely what happens when the insecure deserialization in Cryo allows arbitrary code execution. CVE-2018-3784 is a code injection vulnerability caused by an insecure implementation of deserialization in Cryo 0.0.6. It allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code, compromising the integrity and security of the system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or service disruption. This could be surprisingly devastating for any application using this library, leaving users vulnerable to a wide range of attacks. To protect yourself, immediately upgrade to the latest version of Cryo that addresses this issue. Additionally, review your deserialization practices and implement strict input validation to further safeguard your applications. You've got this! With a few simple updates, you can lock down your systems and keep the bad guys out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03252 · 88.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2018-08-17T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 AUG 13:00Z
    A code injection in cryo 0.0.6 allows an attacker to arbitrarily execute code due to insecure implementation of deserialization
    cvelistv5