CVE-2018-1000509 Deserialization in n/a
An admin can execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization in the Settings page AJAX handler of the Redirection plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1000509?
CVE-2018-1000509 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Redirection version 2.7.1 contains a Serialisation vulnerability possibly allowing ACE vulnerability in Settings page AJAX that can result in could allow admin to execute arbitrary code in some circumstances. This attack appear to be exploitable via Attacker must have access to admin account. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.8.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000509?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redirection Redirection.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000509?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000509 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-2018-1000509 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000509 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f85q-26xg-xvqx.