CVE-2016-8580 Deserialization in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via object injection in AlienVault OSSIM and USM widgets, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-8580?
CVE-2016-8580 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP object injection vulnerabilities exist in multiple widget files in AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2. These vulnerabilities allow arbitrary PHP code execution via magic methods in included classes.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8580?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Alienvault Open Source Security Information and Event Management, Alienvault Unified Security Management.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8580?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8580 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-2016-8580 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-8580 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2qf-2mf5-vg4c.