CVE-2025-6507CWE-502

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in h2oai/h2o-3

Critical · published September 1, 2025

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
17%
Percentile
97.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky deserialization flaw in h2oai/h2o-3 can lead directly to arbitrary code execution with just a simple manipulation of spaces! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant where customers can slip extra items onto their orders without the kitchen noticing — a clever trick that allows them to order more than they should! This vulnerability lets attackers bypass filters and access unauthorized files, just like getting an extra entree without anyone checking. If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, allowing them to read sensitive system files or execute malicious code. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, especially for systems that handle critical information! Imagine a hacker walking in and reprogramming the whole kitchen to serve whatever they want — that’s how serious this is!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where customers can slip extra items onto their orders without the kitchen noticing — a clever trick that allows them to order more than they should! This vulnerability lets attackers bypass filters and access unauthorized files, just like getting an extra entree without anyone checking. This vulnerability in version 3.47.0.99999 allows attackers to exploit deserialization of untrusted data by manipulating parameter spacing in JDBC connections, effectively bypassing regex filters meant to prevent such injections. This can lead to unauthorized file access and arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, allowing them to read sensitive system files or execute malicious code. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, especially for systems that handle critical information! Imagine a hacker walking in and reprogramming the whole kitchen to serve whatever they want — that’s how serious this is! To secure your systems, immediately upgrade to version 3.46.0.8 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your parameter handling practices to ensure they are robust against such evasion techniques. Regularly audit your connections to maintain strong protections! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be back to being a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16938 · 97.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2025-09-01T05:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 SEP 05:10Z
    Deserialization of Untrusted Data in h2oai/h2o-3
    cvelistv5