CVE-2024-49625CWE-502

WordPress SiteBuilder Dynamic Components plugin <= 1.0 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability

Critical · published October 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky deserialization vulnerability in SiteBuilder Dynamic Components could let attackers inject malicious objects, turning harmless data into a powerful weapon! 🔥 Think of it like a food truck that serves mystery meals without checking the ingredients. If someone orders something suspicious, the truck just hands over the dish, assuming it’s safe—this vulnerability lets attackers serve up their own ‘dish’ to the system without anyone questioning its contents. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches or complete system takeover. It’s like handing over the keys to your server to a stranger, allowing them to do anything they want, from stealing sensitive data to wreaking havoc on your infrastructure!

Put simply

Think of it like a food truck that serves mystery meals without checking the ingredients. If someone orders something suspicious, the truck just hands over the dish, assuming it’s safe—this vulnerability lets attackers serve up their own ‘dish’ to the system without anyone questioning its contents. This deserialization flaw in SiteBuilder Dynamic Components allows attackers to inject untrusted data objects, which the application processes without proper validation, enabling malicious commands to be executed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches or complete system takeover. It’s like handing over the keys to your server to a stranger, allowing them to do anything they want, from stealing sensitive data to wreaking havoc on your infrastructure! Immediately upgrade SiteBuilder Dynamic Components to version 1.0+ to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict data validation and sanitization practices to prevent untrusted data from being processed. Don't forget to review application logs for unusual activities as you make these updates! You’ve got this! Follow these steps to lock down your system and protect your data. 🛡️

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
0.00524 · 43.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-10-20T08:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 OCT 08:07Z
    WordPress SiteBuilder Dynamic Components plugin <= 1.0 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability
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