CVE-2013-3528 Deserialization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 May 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit object injection in the update check mechanism of Vanilla Forums to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not stated
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-3528?

CVE-2013-3528 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2013. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the update check in Vanilla Forums before 2.0.18.8 has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, related to "object injection."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3528?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vanillaforums Vanilla.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3528?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3528 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2013-3528 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-3528 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2013-2749, GHSA-32jx-75mj-c5hj.