CVE-2024-56180CWE-502

Apache EventMesh: raft Hessian Deserialization Vulnerability allowing remote code execution

Critical · published February 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An untrustworthy message can trigger chaos! In the Apache EventMesh master branch, a sneaky deserialization flaw lets attackers execute remote code just by sending a crafted message. 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant that blindly follows any order without checking what's on the ticket. An unsuspecting chef (your server) could whip up a malicious dish simply because the order was never verified! With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control over your server, running any code they want. It's like giving someone the keys to your entire operation, potentially leading to data leaks, service disruptions, or worse. This is absolutely devastating and needs your immediate attention!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that blindly follows any order without checking what's on the ticket. An unsuspecting chef (your server) could whip up a malicious dish simply because the order was never verified! CVE-2024-56180 is a deserialization vulnerability in the eventmesh-meta-raft plugin of Apache EventMesh. Attackers can exploit this flaw via the hessian deserialization RPC protocol, allowing them to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control over your server, running any code they want. It's like giving someone the keys to your entire operation, potentially leading to data leaks, service disruptions, or worse. This is absolutely devastating and needs your immediate attention! To mitigate this risk, update to the latest stable version of Apache EventMesh (1.11.0 or above) as soon as possible. Review your code base in the master branch for any untrusted data handling to ensure stronger validation and security checks. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can lock down your systems and keep your environment 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
0.00786 · 55.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2025-02-14T13:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 FEB 13:34Z
    Apache EventMesh: raft Hessian Deserialization Vulnerability allowing remote code execution
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