CVE-2020-10657 Deserialization in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers with admin privileges can execute arbitrary code via improper deserialization in the ImportAlertRules feature.

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-2020-10657?

CVE-2020-10657 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server (formerly ObserveIT Server) before 7.9.1 contains a vulnerability in the ITM web console's ImportAlertRules feature. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker (with admin or config-admin privileges in the console) to execute arbitrary code with local administrator privileges. The vulnerability is caused by improper deserialization.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10657?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10657 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-2020-10657 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10657 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7hh7-8vvm-32g4.

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