CVE-2019-12240 Deserialization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

The Virim WordPress plugin allows insecure deserialization via specific parameters, potentially enabling remote code execution.

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-2019-12240?

CVE-2019-12240 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Virim plugin 0.4 for WordPress allows Insecure Deserialization via s_values, t_values, or c_values in graph.php.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12240?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Virim Project Virim.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12240?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12240 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-2019-12240 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12240 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2r95-c334-7792.

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