CVE-2019-18889

An issue was discovered in Symfony 3.4.0 through 3.4.34, 4.2.0 through 4.2.11, and 4.3.0 through 4.3.7

published November 21, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
33%
Percentile
98.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected caching twist could open the door for remote code injection! With Symfony versions 3.4.0 to 3.4.34 and 4.2.0 to 4.3.7 affected, the potential for exploitation is lurking! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that mistakenly allows delivery drivers to drop off orders without checking their contents — the wrong package could lead to a disastrous meal! This vulnerability can let attackers slip in their own code through serialized cache adapter interfaces. If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code remotely, jeopardizing your entire Symfony application and its data. This means they could potentially manipulate functionalities, read sensitive information, or even take complete control, which could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that mistakenly allows delivery drivers to drop off orders without checking their contents — the wrong package could lead to a disastrous meal! This vulnerability can let attackers slip in their own code through serialized cache adapter interfaces. This vulnerability resides in the way Symfony serializes certain cache adapter interfaces. If an attacker can manipulate this serialization, they can inject their own code, leading to remote code execution when the cache is deserialized.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code remotely, jeopardizing your entire Symfony application and its data. This means they could potentially manipulate functionalities, read sensitive information, or even take complete control, which could be absolutely devastating! To protect your app, update Symfony to the latest version, ensuring you’re beyond 4.3.7. It’s also a good idea to review your caching strategies to limit exposure to untrusted data. Regular audits can help catch these sneaky vulnerabilities! You've got this! By updating your Symfony version and tightening your cache policies, you'll be well on your way to securing your application! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.33247 · 98.4th percentile
Published
2019-11-21T22:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 NOV 22:21Z
    An issue was discovered in Symfony 3.4.0 through 3.4.34, 4.2.0 through 4.2.11, and 4.3.0 through 4.3.7
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