CVE-2019-17206

Uncontrolled deserialization of a pickled object in models.py in Frost Ming rediswrapper (aka Redis Wrapper) before 0.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary…

published October 5, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An uncontrolled deserialization vulnerability lurking in Frost Ming Redis Wrapper allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts with ease! 🔥 Think of it as a recipe book that lets anyone add their own ingredients to your dishes without you ever checking — you might end up with a surprise that nobody asked for! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run malicious scripts on your server, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or worse. The consequences could range from mischief to complete server compromise, making it something you definitely want to avoid!

Put simply

Think of it as a recipe book that lets anyone add their own ingredients to your dishes without you ever checking — you might end up with a surprise that nobody asked for! This vulnerability in Frost Ming's models.py file allows for arbitrary code execution due to improper handling of pickled objects during deserialization, making it dangerously easy for attackers to inject their scripts.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run malicious scripts on your server, leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or worse. The consequences could range from mischief to complete server compromise, making it something you definitely want to avoid! Upgrade to version 0.3.0 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that any deserialization processes are rigorously validated and sanitized to prevent such attacks in the future. Regular audits of your dependencies can help catch similar issues early! You've got this! Follow these steps to keep your applications secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03186 · 88.0th percentile
Published
2019-10-05T22:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 OCT 22:01Z
    Uncontrolled deserialization of a pickled object in models.py in Frost Ming rediswrapper (aka Redis Wrapper) before 0.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary…
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