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CVE-2024-5579

Allegra renderFieldMatch Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution...

High CVSS 7.2

Overview

Allegra renderFieldMatch 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 renderFieldMatch 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-23451.

CWE: CWE-502 Published: 2024-11-22T20:15:09.780
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: deserialization, rce (tag impact: VERY HIGH)

Recommended actions:

  • Avoid untrusted deserialization; prefer safe formats (JSON) and signatures.
  • Patch/upgrade immediately (remote code execution).
  • Reduce exposure (WAF/segmentation), minimize attack surface.

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