CVE-2024-30223CWE-502

WordPress ARMember plugin <= 4.0.26 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability

Critical · published March 28, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty deserialization flaw in ARMember could let attackers take control with minimal effort! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef will cook anything without checking the recipe — a flawed trust in the order means they might serve a dangerous dish without knowing it. 🍽️ An attacker could send malicious data that the application blindly accepts, leading to devastating consequences like remote code execution and full control over the system. This means they could access sensitive information, change settings, or even inject harmful commands—yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef will cook anything without checking the recipe — a flawed trust in the order means they might serve a dangerous dish without knowing it. 🍽️ This vulnerability allows for the deserialization of untrusted data, letting attackers manipulate application behavior by sending specially crafted input to ARMember, versions from n/a to 4.0.26. This flaw jeopardizes the integrity and security of the entire system.

What to do

An attacker could send malicious data that the application blindly accepts, leading to devastating consequences like remote code execution and full control over the system. This means they could access sensitive information, change settings, or even inject harmful commands—yikes! Immediately upgrade to ARMember version 4.0.27 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that data being deserialized is validated and sanitized thoroughly to prevent future issues. Regular audits can help catch similar vulnerabilities ahead of time! You’ve got this! Patch up and secure your ARMember installation to protect your users and your data. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00645 · 50.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-03-28T05:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAR 05:04Z
    WordPress ARMember plugin <= 4.0.26 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability
    cvelistv5