CVE-2024-37099CWE-502

WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 3.14.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability

Critical · published August 19, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An object injection vulnerability in Liquid Web GiveWP could let attackers manipulate data more easily than you can say "donate now!" 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes any order without verifying the ingredients. An untrusted order could lead to a disastrous dish—potentially corrupting the whole meal! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially compromising sensitive information or taking control of your application. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for your users and your reputation!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes any order without verifying the ingredients. An untrusted order could lead to a disastrous dish—potentially corrupting the whole meal! This deserialization vulnerability permits attackers to inject untrusted objects into the application, leading to unauthorized access and control.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially compromising sensitive information or taking control of your application. The fallout could be absolutely devastating for your users and your reputation! Patch to version 3.14.2 or later immediately to close this loophole. Additionally, implement rigorous input validation to ensure only expected data formats are processed. Regularly audit your application for similar vulnerabilities to stay ahead. You've got this! With the right steps, you can lock this down and keep your application safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00558 · 45.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-08-19T16:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 AUG 16:51Z
    WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 3.14.1 - Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability
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