CVE-2023-43981

Presto Changeo testsitecreator up to 1.1.1 was discovered to contain a deserialization vulnerability via the component delete_excluded_folder.php

Critical · published October 5, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A deserialization vulnerability lurking in Presto Changeo's testsitecreator could spell disaster if left unpatched! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant kitchen that blindly prepares any dish just because someone ordered it — without checking if the order was legitimate, chaos ensues! 🍽️ This issue allows attackers to send malicious payloads that could execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of your systems. The fallout? An attacker could not only access sensitive data but also manipulate or delete it at will — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen that blindly prepares any dish just because someone ordered it — without checking if the order was legitimate, chaos ensues! 🍽️ The vulnerability arises in the delete_excluded_folder.php component, where an attacker can exploit improper validation during the deserialization process, allowing them to run arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

This issue allows attackers to send malicious payloads that could execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of your systems. The fallout? An attacker could not only access sensitive data but also manipulate or delete it at will — absolutely devastating! Immediate action is required: upgrade to version 1.1.2 or later to close this vulnerability. Review your systems for any instances of this component and ensure all configurations are secure. Don’t wait; every moment counts! You’ve got this! By taking swift action, you can secure your systems and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

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
0.00743 · 54.2th percentile
Published
2023-10-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 OCT 00:00Z
    Presto Changeo testsitecreator up to 1.1.1 was discovered to contain a deserialization vulnerability via the component delete_excluded_folder.php
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