CVE-2019-9875KEV · OVERDUE

Sitecore CMS and Experience Platform (XP) Deserialization Vulnerability

High · published May 31, 2019

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 96.5th percentile for exploit probability.

555
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.5
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ Just a crafty serialized object in an HTTP POST is all it takes for an attacker to execute arbitrary code in Sitecore! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant accepting meal orders without checking if the ingredients are safe — one bad order could ruin the whole kitchen! An attacker could send a malicious serialized object and gain complete control over the server, putting sensitive data and functionality at risk. This exploit is highly dangerous because it allows the attacker to execute any code of their choosing, potentially leading to data breaches or service disruptions.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting meal orders without checking if the ingredients are safe — one bad order could ruin the whole kitchen! This vulnerability in the anti CSRF module for Sitecore version 9.1 arises from improper deserialization of untrusted data, allowing authenticated attackers to send crafted .NET objects via HTTP POST.

What to do

An attacker could send a malicious serialized object and gain complete control over the server, putting sensitive data and functionality at risk. This exploit is highly dangerous because it allows the attacker to execute any code of their choosing, potentially leading to data breaches or service disruptions. Immediate action is essential: update to Sitecore version 9.1.0 or later, and ensure strict validation processes are in place to handle serialized data. Conduct a security audit on your application to identify any other potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll enhance your security posture and keep your Sitecore environment safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13795 · 96.5th percentile
Published
2019-05-31T20:34Z
KEV added
2025-03-26 · due 2025-04-16
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Apr 16
    kev
  • 31 MAY 20:34Z
    Deserialization of Untrusted Data in the anti CSRF module in Sitecore through 9.1 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a…
    cvelistv5