CVE-2024-30228CWE-502

WordPress Hercules Core plugin <= 6.4 - Auth. PHP Object Injection vulnerability

Critical · published March 28, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A deserialization vulnerability in Hercules Core could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code—imagine a delivery person opening your package and swapping out the contents without a second glance! ⚡ Think of it like receiving a pizza delivery, but the driver has the freedom to change your order completely without confirming with you first—one unchecked delivery can lead to a disastrous meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the affected system, potentially reading sensitive data, modifying configurations, or even launching further attacks within your network. The consequences are absolutely devastating, putting your entire infrastructure at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like receiving a pizza delivery, but the driver has the freedom to change your order completely without confirming with you first—one unchecked delivery can lead to a disastrous meal! This deserialization flaw allows untrusted data to be processed without proper validation, enabling attackers to craft malicious input that alters the behavior of the application. Affected versions range from n/a through 6.4 of Hercules Core.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the affected system, potentially reading sensitive data, modifying configurations, or even launching further attacks within your network. The consequences are absolutely devastating, putting your entire infrastructure at risk! Immediate patching is crucial—upgrade to the latest version of Hercules Core to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, review your data validation processes to ensure that only trusted input is deserialized. Don't wait, act now! You've got this! By following these steps, you can effectively secure your system and become a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00698 · 52.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-03-28T04:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 MAR 04:53Z
    WordPress Hercules Core plugin <= 6.4 - Auth. PHP Object Injection vulnerability
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