CVE-2020-12471 Deserialization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization in MonoX CMS upload handlers.

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-2020-12471?

CVE-2020-12471 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows remote code execution via HTML5Upload.ashx or Pages/SocialNetworking/lng/en-US/PhotoGallery.aspx because of deserialization in ModuleGallery.HTML5Upload, ModuleGallery.SilverLightUploadModule, HTML5Upload, and SilverLightUploadHandler.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12471?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mono Monox.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12471?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12471 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-2020-12471 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12471 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f842-vw35-9x42.

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