CVE-2020-23653

An insecure unserialize vulnerability was discovered in ThinkAdmin versions 4.x through 6.x in app/admin/controller/api/Update.php and…

published January 13, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky unserialize vulnerability awaits in ThinkAdmin versions 4.x to 6.x! 🎭 Just like a magician pulling off tricks, an attacker could gain access with just a crafted input! Think of this flaw as a restaurant that accepts takeout orders without checking the IDs of the delivery people. If the delivery driver brings in a suspicious package without proper verification, who knows what could get served to the kitchen! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the server, which means they could control the system, access sensitive data, or even disrupt operations. This could lead to catastrophic consequences if exploited, turning your server into a playground for mischief!

Put simply

Think of this flaw as a restaurant that accepts takeout orders without checking the IDs of the delivery people. If the delivery driver brings in a suspicious package without proper verification, who knows what could get served to the kitchen! 🍽️ This insecure unserialize vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the app through unvalidated and unsanitized data handling, particularly in app/admin/controller/api/Update.php and app/wechat/controller/api/Push.php.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on the server, which means they could control the system, access sensitive data, or even disrupt operations. This could lead to catastrophic consequences if exploited, turning your server into a playground for mischief! To safeguard your application, update ThinkAdmin to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability. Also, implement strict validation on all serialized data to prevent unauthorized execution. Remember to review your code for any other potential unserialization issues! You've got this! By taking these steps, you're on your way to becoming a security hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04276 · 91.1th percentile
Published
2021-01-13T17:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JAN 17:47Z
    An insecure unserialize vulnerability was discovered in ThinkAdmin versions 4.x through 6.x in app/admin/controller/api/Update.php and…
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