CVE-2024-5580 Allegra loadFieldMatch Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers with authentication can execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization in Allegra's loadFieldMatch method.

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-2024-5580?

CVE-2024-5580 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Allegra, published on 22 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Allegra loadFieldMatch Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the loadFieldMatch method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of LOCAL SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-23452.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5580?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alltena Allegra.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5580?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5580 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-2024-5580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4j3h-3q3j-9f5g.

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