Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Allowed

Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

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The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.

4837 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-2G4W-JFV5-FGMR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-18 09:30 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:32
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in CRM Perks WP Gravity Forms FreshDesk Plugin gf-freshdesk allows Object Injection.This issue affects WP Gravity Forms FreshDesk Plugin: from n/a through <= 1.3.5.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-60089"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-18T08:16:09Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in CRM Perks WP Gravity Forms FreshDesk Plugin gf-freshdesk allows Object Injection.This issue affects WP Gravity Forms FreshDesk Plugin: from n/a through \u003c= 1.3.5.",
  "id": "GHSA-2g4w-jfv5-fgmr",
  "modified": "2026-01-20T15:32:30Z",
  "published": "2025-12-18T09:30:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-60089"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/gf-freshdesk/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-gravity-forms-freshdesk-plugin-plugin-1-3-5-deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/gf-freshdesk/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-gravity-forms-freshdesk-plugin-plugin-1-3-5-deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2G6J-8HM3-67HP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-23 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35
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Details

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ThemeGoods Grand Tour | Travel Agency WordPress allows Object Injection. This issue affects Grand Tour | Travel Agency WordPress: from n/a through 5.5.1.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-39485"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-23T13:15:30Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ThemeGoods Grand Tour | Travel Agency WordPress allows Object Injection. This issue affects Grand Tour | Travel Agency WordPress: from n/a through 5.5.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-2g6j-8hm3-67hp",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:14Z",
  "published": "2025-05-23T15:31:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-39485"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/grandtour/vulnerability/wordpress-grandtour-theme-5-5-1-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2GF3-M6C4-6GX9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-30 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33
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Details

The iControlWP – Multiple WordPress Site Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.5 via deserialization of untrusted input from the reqpars parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-13742"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-30T14:15:36Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The iControlWP \u2013 Multiple WordPress Site Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.5 via deserialization of untrusted input from the reqpars parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software, which means this vulnerability has no impact unless another plugin or theme containing a POP chain is installed on the site. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it may allow the attacker to perform actions like delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code depending on the POP chain present.",
  "id": "GHSA-2gf3-m6c4-6gx9",
  "modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:48Z",
  "published": "2025-01-30T15:31:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13742"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/worpit-admin-dashboard-plugin/tags/4.4.5/lib/src/LegacyApi/RequestParameters.php#L42"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/worpit-admin-dashboard-plugin/tags/4.4.5/src/api/RequestParameters.php#L14"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3231425%40worpit-admin-dashboard-plugin\u0026new=3231425%40worpit-admin-dashboard-plugin\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6f25b0cc-60ec-49a0-8356-fd3fba97e987?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2GHQ-FX5M-357P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-03 15:31 – Updated: 2025-09-02 21:30
VLAI
Details

Insecure deserialization and improper certificate validation in Checkmk Exchange plugin check-mk-api prior to 5.8.1

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.7 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-47092"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-03T14:15:33Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Insecure deserialization and improper certificate validation in Checkmk Exchange plugin check-mk-api prior to 5.8.1",
  "id": "GHSA-2ghq-fx5m-357p",
  "modified": "2025-09-02T21:30:56Z",
  "published": "2025-03-03T15:31:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47092"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/HeinleinSupport/check_mk_extensions/commit/b5a2a7529e3367d7a643e66f05da4f2a27013904"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.checkmk.com/p/check-mk-api"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2GMP-34J9-FQJM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-01 18:36 – Updated: 2026-04-03 23:15
VLAI
Summary
Replicator deserializes untrusted user input
Details

An unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in applications that use the Replicator node package manager (npm) version 1.0.5 to deserialize untrusted user input and execute the resulting object.

Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "replicator"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "last_affected": "1.0.5"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-2265"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-03T23:15:20Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-01T17:28:38Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in applications that use the Replicator node package manager (npm) version 1.0.5 to deserialize untrusted user input and execute the resulting object.",
  "id": "GHSA-2gmp-34j9-fqjm",
  "modified": "2026-04-03T23:15:20Z",
  "published": "2026-04-01T18:36:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2265"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/inikulin/replicator/pull/19"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/inikulin/replicator"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://morielharush.github.io/2026/03/31/cve-2026-2265-replicator-deserialization-of-untrusted-data"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Replicator deserializes untrusted user input"
}

GHSA-2GMP-8PR5-3JC6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:10
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Details

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.2.4, there was an insecure deserialization.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-37544"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-06T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.2.4, there was an insecure deserialization.",
  "id": "GHSA-2gmp-8pr5-3jc6",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:10:18Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:10:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37544"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/08/05/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q2-2021"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-2GXW-G2PJ-PX2Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-07 06:32 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33
VLAI
Details

The Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via deserialization of untrusted input in the 'yikes_woo_products_tabs' post meta parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.

Severity
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-11465"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-07T05:15:13Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via deserialization of untrusted input in the \u0027yikes_woo_products_tabs\u0027 post meta parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.",
  "id": "GHSA-2gxw-g2pj-px2q",
  "modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:47Z",
  "published": "2025-01-07T06:32:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11465"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs/trunk/admin/class.yikes-woo-generate-html.php#L19"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs/trunk/admin/class.yikes-woo-saved-tabs.php#L222"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs/trunk/admin/class.yikes-woo-saved-tabs.php#L449"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs/trunk/public/class.yikes-woo-tabs-display.php#L47"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs/trunk/yikes-inc-easy-custom-woocommerce-product-tabs.php#L262"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3271575"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1ad0d6eb-aafa-4f0b-bf1c-73d94e361087?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2HG2-RQ96-788R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-05 06:30 – Updated: 2026-03-09 15:30
VLAI
Details

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in axiomthemes Mounthood mounthood allows Object Injection.This issue affects Mounthood: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-22501"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-05T06:16:21Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in axiomthemes Mounthood mounthood allows Object Injection.This issue affects Mounthood: from n/a through \u003c= 1.3.2.",
  "id": "GHSA-2hg2-rq96-788r",
  "modified": "2026-03-09T15:30:32Z",
  "published": "2026-03-05T06:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22501"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/mounthood/vulnerability/wordpress-mounthood-theme-1-3-2-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2HHM-RW5G-M2VQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-26 03:30 – Updated: 2026-07-26 03:30
VLAI
Details

The Fluent Forms Pro Add On Pack plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.6 via deserialization of untrusted input. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. The additional presence of a POP chain allows attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note: This can only be exploited if user update integration is enabled and a user meta field is mapped.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-15962"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-26T02:16:28Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Fluent Forms Pro Add On Pack plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.6 via deserialization of untrusted input. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. The additional presence of a POP chain allows attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note: This can only be exploited if user update integration is enabled and a user meta field is mapped.",
  "id": "GHSA-2hhm-rw5g-m2vq",
  "modified": "2026-07-26T03:30:25Z",
  "published": "2026-07-26T03:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15962"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://fluentforms.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b95ec70c-ac76-48fa-9d9d-01cf1983e504?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2HQJ-54FH-M5XP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-05 06:30 – Updated: 2026-03-09 18:31
VLAI
Details

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ThemeREX Pets Club petclub allows Object Injection.This issue affects Pets Club: from n/a through <= 2.3.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-22453"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-05T06:16:19Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ThemeREX Pets Club petclub allows Object Injection.This issue affects Pets Club: from n/a through \u003c= 2.3.",
  "id": "GHSA-2hqj-54fh-m5xp",
  "modified": "2026-03-09T18:31:37Z",
  "published": "2026-03-05T06:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22453"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/petclub/vulnerability/wordpress-pets-club-theme-2-3-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}
Mitigation
Architecture and Design Implementation

If available, use the signing/sealing features of the programming language to assure that deserialized data has not been tainted. For example, a hash-based message authentication code (HMAC) could be used to ensure that data has not been modified.

Mitigation
Implementation

When deserializing data, populate a new object rather than just deserializing. The result is that the data flows through safe input validation and that the functions are safe.

Mitigation
Implementation

Explicitly define a final object() to prevent deserialization.

Mitigation
Architecture and Design Implementation
  • Make fields transient to protect them from deserialization.
  • An attempt to serialize and then deserialize a class containing transient fields will result in NULLs where the transient data should be. This is an excellent way to prevent time, environment-based, or sensitive variables from being carried over and used improperly.
Mitigation
Implementation

Avoid having unnecessary types or gadgets (a sequence of instances and method invocations that can self-execute during the deserialization process, often found in libraries) available that can be leveraged for malicious ends. This limits the potential for unintended or unauthorized types and gadgets to be leveraged by the attacker. Add only acceptable classes to an allowlist. Note: new gadgets are constantly being discovered, so this alone is not a sufficient mitigation.

Mitigation
Architecture and Design Implementation

Employ cryptography of the data or code for protection. However, it's important to note that it would still be client-side security. This is risky because if the client is compromised then the security implemented on the client (the cryptography) can be bypassed.

Mitigation MIT-29
Operation

Strategy: Firewall

Use an application firewall that can detect attacks against this weakness. It can be beneficial in cases in which the code cannot be fixed (because it is controlled by a third party), as an emergency prevention measure while more comprehensive software assurance measures are applied, or to provide defense in depth [REF-1481].

CAPEC-586: Object Injection

An adversary attempts to exploit an application by injecting additional, malicious content during its processing of serialized objects. Developers leverage serialization in order to convert data or state into a static, binary format for saving to disk or transferring over a network. These objects are then deserialized when needed to recover the data/state. By injecting a malformed object into a vulnerable application, an adversary can potentially compromise the application by manipulating the deserialization process. This can result in a number of unwanted outcomes, including remote code execution.

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