CVE-2021-37181CWE-502

A vulnerability has been identified in Cerberus DMS V4.0 (All versions), Cerberus DMS V4.1 (All versions), Cerberus DMS V4.2 (All versions), Cerberus DMS V5.0…

published September 14, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unguarded deserialization flaw could let an attacker run wild! This vulnerability in multiple versions of Cerberus DMS and Desigo CC is like leaving the front door wide open while going on vacation! Think of it like an unchecked delivery service that accepts any package without verifying the sender — if someone malicious sends a harmful package, it just gets delivered right inside your house! In this case, the system deserializes untrusted data without enough validation, allowing attackers to slip in their code unnoticed. An unauthenticated attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code within the affected systems, creating absolute chaos! They could alter or compromise critical functionalities, leading to significant data breaches or service disruptions. The stakes are high, and vigilance is essential!

Put simply

Think of it like an unchecked delivery service that accepts any package without verifying the sender — if someone malicious sends a harmful package, it just gets delivered right inside your house! In this case, the system deserializes untrusted data without enough validation, allowing attackers to slip in their code unnoticed. This vulnerability arises from the deserialization of untrusted data in various versions of Cerberus DMS and Desigo CC platforms. With insufficient validation checks, maliciously crafted data can be executed, leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems.

What to do

An unauthenticated attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code within the affected systems, creating absolute chaos! They could alter or compromise critical functionalities, leading to significant data breaches or service disruptions. The stakes are high, and vigilance is essential! Immediate action is necessary: ensure that you update to the latest versions of Cerberus DMS and Desigo CC (at least V5.0 QU1) to close this security gap. Additionally, implement strict validation checks on all incoming data to prevent such issues in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're actively protecting your systems and impacting the security landscape positively! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01890 · 79.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2021-09-14T10:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 SEP 10:47Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in Cerberus DMS V4.0 (All versions), Cerberus DMS V4.1 (All versions), Cerberus DMS V4.2 (All versions), Cerberus DMS V5.0…
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