CVE-2023-27068

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Sitecore Experience Platform through 10.2 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via ValidationResult.aspx

Critical · published May 23, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single untrusted click on ValidationResult.aspx can unleash total chaos! With CVE-2023-27068, attackers can run arbitrary code on your Sitecore Experience Platform. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a secret ingredient into the chef's recipe book without anyone noticing — suddenly, you’ve got a dish nobody wanted on the menu! An attacker could gain full control over the system, leading to unauthorized data access, data leakage, or even total system compromise. The implications are absolutely devastating, and they could wreak havoc on your entire platform, affecting both operations and reputation.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a secret ingredient into the chef's recipe book without anyone noticing — suddenly, you’ve got a dish nobody wanted on the menu! This vulnerability in Sitecore allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through deserialization of untrusted data sent to ValidationResult.aspx. This means that any data received could be executed without proper validation, creating a pathway for malicious actions.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over the system, leading to unauthorized data access, data leakage, or even total system compromise. The implications are absolutely devastating, and they could wreak havoc on your entire platform, affecting both operations and reputation. Immediately patch your Sitecore Experience Platform to version 10.2 or later. Ensure you audit any data handling processes to validate inputs properly and guard against similar exploits in the future. Don’t forget to review your security policies to tighten defenses! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll lock down your system in no time! 🛡️

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
0.01742 · 77.6th percentile
Published
2023-05-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 00:00Z
    Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Sitecore Experience Platform through 10.2 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via ValidationResult.aspx
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