CVE-2021-36231 Deserialization in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute OS commands via unsafe deserialization in MIK.starlight, requiring immediate attention from system administrators.

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-2021-36231?

CVE-2021-36231 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Deserialization of untrusted data in multiple functions in MIK.starlight 7.9.5.24363 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute operating system commands by crafting serialized objects.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unit4 Mik.starlight.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36231 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-2021-36231 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36231 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vq9-qv5h-q335.

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