High · published December 10, 2025
⚡ A sneaky route to Remote Code Execution lurks in Ladybug! Before version 3.0-20251107.114628, it lets attackers upload malicious XML files just like a delivery driver accepting unauthorized drops. 📦 Think of it as a restaurant where an unsuspecting chef accepts any recipe without checking the ingredients first. An attacker can send a dish that, while looking harmless, is packed with all sorts of dangerous surprises! This vulnerability allows attackers to craft special XML payloads that, when processed by the Ladybug system, can execute arbitrary code on the server. Imagine an intruder walking right into your kitchen and gaining full control — they could steal data, modify applications, or worse!
Think of it as a restaurant where an unsuspecting chef accepts any recipe without checking the ingredients first. An attacker can send a dish that, while looking harmless, is packed with all sorts of dangerous surprises! The flaw exists in the APIs /iaf/ladybug/api/report/{storage} and /iaf/ladybug/api/report/upload, which unfortunately allow the deserialization of user-controlled XML files. This means that when these files are uploaded, the system blindly trusts the data inside to run code as it pleases.
This vulnerability allows attackers to craft special XML payloads that, when processed by the Ladybug system, can execute arbitrary code on the server. Imagine an intruder walking right into your kitchen and gaining full control — they could steal data, modify applications, or worse! To protect your applications, upgrade to version 3.0-20251107.114628 immediately to patch this gap. Also, consider implementing strict validation on any data being uploaded to your APIs to avoid similar issues in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your systems and keep those pesky intruders at bay! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wearefrank/ladybug | < 3.0-20251107.114628 | 3.0-20251107.114628 |