CVE-2024-12742 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability in NI G Web Development Software
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious project file in NI G Web Development Software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12742?
CVE-2024-12742 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in NI G Web Development Software, published on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI G Web Development Software that may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted project file. This vulnerability affects G Web Development Software 2022 Q3 and prior versions.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12742?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12742 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-2024-12742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cm6-v8vp-qcpx.