CVE-2024-28213CWE-502

nGrinder before 3.5.9 allows to accept serialized Java objects from unauthenticated users, which could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via…

Critical · published March 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Unauthenticated users can send serialized Java objects that lead directly to remote code execution in nGrinder versions before 3.5.9! 😱 Think of this like a restaurant that lets anyone send in their own ingredient list for the chef to cook without checking what’s on it. If someone hands over a recipe for a dish they’ve poisoned, it could turn dinner into a disaster! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they want on your server, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system takeover. This kind of breach could be absolutely devastating for your applications and data integrity!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that lets anyone send in their own ingredient list for the chef to cook without checking what’s on it. If someone hands over a recipe for a dish they’ve poisoned, it could turn dinner into a disaster! The vulnerability in nGrinder allows unauthenticated users to submit serialized Java objects, which can be deserialized without proper checks, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they want on your server, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system takeover. This kind of breach could be absolutely devastating for your applications and data integrity! To protect your systems, update nGrinder to version 3.5.9 or later immediately. Additionally, implement strict validation for any incoming serialized objects, and consider applying security policies that limit unauthenticated access. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking action now, you can safeguard your systems from potential exploits. Stay secure! 🚀

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
0.01189 · 67.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-03-07T04:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAR 04:49Z
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