CVE-2025-0974 MaxD Lightning Module deserialization

Low 2.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a deserialization flaw in the MaxD Lightning Module for OpenCart to potentially execute arbitrary code, requiring high complexity.

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-2025-0974?

CVE-2025-0974 is a low-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in MaxD Lightning Module, published on 3 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was determined in MaxD Lightning Module 4.43/4.44 on OpenCart. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation of the argument li_op/md can lead to deserialization. The attack may be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is assessed as difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 4.45 is capable of addressing this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Weakness: CWE-502, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0974?

How do I fix CVE-2025-0974?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0974 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-2025-0974 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-0974 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3g3-qcxj-gm4g.

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