CVE-2020-26867CWE-502

ARC Informatique PcVue Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Critical · published October 12, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single flaw in ARC Informatique PcVue can unleash chaos—deserializing untrusted data opens the door to full remote code execution! Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking—one rogue chef can whip up a disastrous meal that everyone has to eat! An attacker could gain complete control of the web and mobile server, allowing them to execute malicious code at will. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even total system compromise—absolutely devastating outcomes for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking—one rogue chef can whip up a disastrous meal that everyone has to eat! The vulnerability arises from improper handling of data deserialization, allowing attackers to send malicious payloads that the server processes as trusted commands. Essentially, it's like letting your delivery person into the kitchen without verifying their identity first.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control of the web and mobile server, allowing them to execute malicious code at will. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even total system compromise—absolutely devastating outcomes for any organization! Upgrade ARC Informatique PcVue to version 12.0.17 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your data handling practices to ensure strict validation of all incoming data. Don't delay—protect your systems! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll strengthen your security posture and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03751 · 89.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2020-10-12T13:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 OCT 13:54Z
    ARC Informatique PcVue Deserialization of Untrusted Data
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