CVE-2016-9045 Deserialization in ProcessMaker Enterprise

High 8.8 Published 17 Sep 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code by sending a crafted web request to ProcessMaker Enterprise Core due to unsafe deserialization.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-9045?

CVE-2016-9045 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in ProcessMaker Enterprise, published on 17 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A code execution vulnerability exists in ProcessMaker Enterprise Core 3.0.1.7-community. A specially crafted web request can cause unsafe deserialization potentially resulting in PHP code being executed. An attacker can send a crafted web parameter to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9045?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Processmaker Processmaker.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9045?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9045 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-2016-9045 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9045 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pmvr-f574-5c53.