CVE-2021-3160

Deserialization of untrusted data in the login page of ASSUWEB 359.3 build 1 subcomponent of ACA ASSUREX RENTES product allows a remote attacker to inject…

published January 28, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🍰 A simple HTTP request can drop a spicy payload into your application. With this flaw in ASSUWEB 359.3, attackers can execute code remotely without breaking a sweat! ⚡ Think of it like a delivery person bringing in a cake that looks delicious but is stuffed with untrusted ingredients — the bakery never checked the recipe! In the same way, this vulnerability allows harmful code to be served right to your server's doorstep, bypassing all the necessary checks. An attacker could sneak in and execute any command on your server, which could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover. It's like inviting a stranger into your home who instantly starts rearranging your furniture — and maybe even stealing your valuables!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person bringing in a cake that looks delicious but is stuffed with untrusted ingredients — the bakery never checked the recipe! In the same way, this vulnerability allows harmful code to be served right to your server's doorstep, bypassing all the necessary checks. This vulnerability arises from the deserialization of untrusted data on the login page, allowing attackers to inject insecure serialized Java objects through crafted HTTP requests, leading to remote code execution without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could sneak in and execute any command on your server, which could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even complete system takeover. It's like inviting a stranger into your home who instantly starts rearranging your furniture — and maybe even stealing your valuables! To protect yourself, patch your systems to the latest build of ACA ASSUREX RENTES and implement input validation to ensure only trusted data is accepted. Regularly review your application security practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities from cropping up in the future. You've got this! With these actions, you can secure your system and keep the bad guys out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04874 · 92.0th percentile
Published
2021-01-28T19:37Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 19:37Z
    Deserialization of untrusted data in the login page of ASSUWEB 359.3 build 1 subcomponent of ACA ASSUREX RENTES product allows a remote attacker to inject…
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