CVE-2024-52443CWE-502

WordPress Geolocator plugin <= 1.1 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability

Critical · published November 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A deserialization flaw just crashed the party! In Geolocator versions 1.1 and below, attackers can inject malicious objects like a delivery person slipping in a surprise package without a signature! Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can change the order tickets back in the kitchen without the chef's approval — one bad order could ruin the meal for everyone. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the system from the inside, leading to potentially disastrous consequences. An attacker could send malicious objects that might execute commands on the server, gaining unauthorized access or altering system data. Imagine a rogue waiter serving up chaos instead of dinner — the implications could be absolutely devastating! With a CVSS score of 9.8, this isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a serious breach waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can change the order tickets back in the kitchen without the chef's approval — one bad order could ruin the meal for everyone. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the system from the inside, leading to potentially disastrous consequences. This vulnerability allows untrusted data to be deserialized in the Geolocator library, enabling object injection attacks. Unchecked data can lead to privilege escalation and remote code execution, putting your app at risk.

What to do

An attacker could send malicious objects that might execute commands on the server, gaining unauthorized access or altering system data. Imagine a rogue waiter serving up chaos instead of dinner — the implications could be absolutely devastating! With a CVSS score of 9.8, this isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a serious breach waiting to happen! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade Geolocator to version 1.2 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict input validation and sanitize all serialized data to prevent similar exploits in the future. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll secure your application against this critical vulnerability and keep your users safe! 🚀

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
0.00556 · 45.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2024-11-20T11:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 NOV 11:13Z
    WordPress Geolocator plugin <= 1.1 - PHP Object Injection vulnerability
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