Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Allowed

Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.

4797 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-3XR7-46Q2-56FF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:09
VLAI
Details

A unsafe deserialization vulnerability exists in the ComponentModel ComponentManager.StartupCultureSettings functionality of CODESYS GmbH CODESYS Development System 3.5.16 and 3.5.17. A specially crafted file can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-21864"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-02T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-3xr7-46q2-56ff",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:09:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:09:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21864"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://customers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile\u0026t=f\u0026f=16805\u0026token=ee583c498941d9fda86490bca98ff21928eec08a\u0026download="
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1301"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3XW3-Q4CQ-8785

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-19 09:30 – Updated: 2025-10-19 09:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability was found in ChurchCRM up to 5.18.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file setup/routes/setup.php. Performing manipulation of the argument DB_PASSWORD/ROOT_PATH/URL results in deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The attack's complexity is rated as high. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-11938"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-20",
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-19T08:15:32Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability was found in ChurchCRM up to 5.18.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file setup/routes/setup.php. Performing manipulation of the argument DB_PASSWORD/ROOT_PATH/URL results in deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The attack\u0027s complexity is rated as high. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-3xw3-q4cq-8785",
  "modified": "2025-10-19T09:30:24Z",
  "published": "2025-10-19T09:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11938"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/uartu0/advisories/blob/main/churchcrm-setup-rce-2025.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329014"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.329014"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.671083"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-422Q-CF96-8CQM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:22 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:22
VLAI
Details

An issue was discovered in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8. In the module FilePicker, it is possible to reach an unserialize call with an untrusted parameter, and achieve authenticated object injection.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-9057"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-03-26T17:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in CMS Made Simple 2.2.8. In the module FilePicker, it is possible to reach an unserialize call with an untrusted parameter, and achieve authenticated object injection.",
  "id": "GHSA-422q-cf96-8cqm",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:22:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:22:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9057"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://newsletter.cmsmadesimple.org/w/89247Qog4jCRCuRinvhsofwg"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cmsmadesimple.org/2019/03/Announcing-CMS-Made-Simple-v2.2.10-Spuzzum"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-429H-8M2J-J6CX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-21 00:00 – Updated: 2026-01-09 06:31
VLAI
Details

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ICONICS GENESIS64 versions 10.97.1 and prior and Mitsubishi Electric MC Works64 versions 4.04E (10.95.210.01) and prior allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary malicious code by leading a user to load a project configuration file including malicious XML codes.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-33320"
  ],
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      "CWE-502"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-07-20T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ICONICS GENESIS64 versions 10.97.1 and prior and Mitsubishi Electric MC Works64 versions 4.04E (10.95.210.01) and prior allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary malicious code by leading a user to load a project configuration file including malicious XML codes.",
  "id": "GHSA-429h-8m2j-j6cx",
  "modified": "2026-01-09T06:31:05Z",
  "published": "2022-07-21T00:00:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-33320"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU96480474/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-22-202-04"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-008_en.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-429Q-MRC4-38FR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-23 09:31 – Updated: 2026-02-25 18:07
VLAI
Summary
Apache Camel Deserializes Untrusted Data in its LevelDB Component
Details

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Camel LevelDB component.

The Camel-LevelDB DefaultLevelDBSerializer class deserializes data read from the LevelDB aggregation repository using java.io.ObjectInputStream without applying any ObjectInputFilter or class-loading restrictions. An attacker who can write to the LevelDB database files used by a Camel application can inject a crafted serialized Java object that, when deserialized during normal aggregation repository operations, results in arbitrary code execution in the context of the application. This issue affects Apache Camel: from 4.10.0 before 4.10.8, from 4.14.0 before 4.14.5, from 4.15.0 before 4.18.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.0, which fixes the issue. For the 4.10.x LTS releases, users are recommended to upgrade to 4.10.9, while for 4.14.x LTS releases, users are recommended to upgrade to 4.14.5

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.camel:camel-leveldb"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "3.0.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "4.10.9"
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        }
      ]
    },
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        "name": "org.apache.camel:camel-leveldb"
      },
      "ranges": [
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              "introduced": "4.11.0"
            },
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              "fixed": "4.14.5"
            }
          ],
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        }
      ]
    },
    {
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        "name": "org.apache.camel:camel-leveldb"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "4.15.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "4.18.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-25747"
  ],
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      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-02-25T18:07:17Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-23T09:17:01Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Camel LevelDB component.\n\nThe Camel-LevelDB DefaultLevelDBSerializer class deserializes data read from the LevelDB aggregation repository using java.io.ObjectInputStream without applying any ObjectInputFilter or class-loading restrictions. An attacker who can write to the LevelDB database files used by a Camel application can inject a crafted serialized Java object that, when deserialized during normal aggregation repository operations, results in arbitrary code execution in the context of the application.\nThis issue affects Apache Camel: from 4.10.0 before 4.10.8, from 4.14.0 before 4.14.5, from 4.15.0 before 4.18.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.0, which fixes the issue. For the 4.10.x LTS releases, users are recommended to upgrade to 4.10.9, while for 4.14.x LTS releases, users are recommended to upgrade to 4.14.5",
  "id": "GHSA-429q-mrc4-38fr",
  "modified": "2026-02-25T18:07:17Z",
  "published": "2026-02-23T09:31:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25747"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/0e3ac39e20416c91af6df2cfce3f7d795e75ad89"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/5f343367f7b25646b7d12be26c3e87381c7a7ecb"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/af2f2e9571b3b03a36b771bd9eb10427886d9636"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://camel.apache.org/security/CVE-2026-25747.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/camel"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/oscerd/CVE-2026-25747"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAMEL-22966"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/18/6"
    }
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Apache Camel Deserializes Untrusted Data in its LevelDB Component"
}

GHSA-42G5-C873-CG79

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-08 03:30 – Updated: 2024-08-08 03:30
VLAI
Details

The MultiPurpose theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 via deserialization of untrusted input through the 'wpeden_post_meta' post meta. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-7486"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-08-08T02:15:38Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The MultiPurpose theme for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 via deserialization of untrusted input through the \u0027wpeden_post_meta\u0027 post meta. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject a PHP Object. No known POP chain is present in the vulnerable software. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.",
  "id": "GHSA-42g5-c873-cg79",
  "modified": "2024-08-08T03:30:49Z",
  "published": "2024-08-08T03:30:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7486"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/multipurpose/1.2.0/functions.php#L134"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e029bc15-8128-42d1-8874-b0689312cb35?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-42MF-G9WR-GRVH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-25 00:00
VLAI
Details

Laravel 9.1.8, when processing attacker-controlled data for deserialization, allows Remote Code Execution via an unserialize pop chain in __destruct in Illuminate\Broadcasting\PendingBroadcast.php and dispatch($command) in Illuminate\Bus\QueueingDispatcher.php.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-30778"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-05-16T04:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Laravel 9.1.8, when processing attacker-controlled data for deserialization, allows Remote Code Execution via an unserialize pop chain in __destruct in Illuminate\\Broadcasting\\PendingBroadcast.php and dispatch($command) in Illuminate\\Bus\\QueueingDispatcher.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-42mf-g9wr-grvh",
  "modified": "2022-05-25T00:00:22Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T00:01:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30778"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/1nhann/vulns/issues/1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-42VF-2JWW-9PQR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-13 21:30 – Updated: 2024-10-13 21:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HuangDou UTCMS V9. This affects an unknown part of the file app/modules/ut-template/admin/template_creat.php. The manipulation of the argument content leads to deserialization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-9917"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-13T20:15:03Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HuangDou UTCMS V9. This affects an unknown part of the file app/modules/ut-template/admin/template_creat.php. The manipulation of the argument content leads to deserialization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-42vf-2jww-9pqr",
  "modified": "2024-10-13T21:30:45Z",
  "published": "2024-10-13T21:30:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9917"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/DeepMountains/zzz/blob/main/CVE5-2.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.280245"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.280245"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.418749"
    }
  ],
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-436V-JG82-P533

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-10 18:30 – Updated: 2026-02-12 19:19
VLAI
Summary
Azure AI Language Authoring Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability can Lead to RCE
Details

Deserialization of untrusted data in the Azure AI Language Conversations Authoring client library for Python allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "azure-ai-language-conversations-authoring"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.0.0b4"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-21531"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-02-12T18:28:29Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-10T18:16:35Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of untrusted data in the Azure AI Language Conversations Authoring client library for Python allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.",
  "id": "GHSA-436v-jg82-p533",
  "modified": "2026-02-12T19:19:53Z",
  "published": "2026-02-10T18:30:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21531"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-python"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21531"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Azure AI Language Authoring Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability can Lead to RCE"
}

GHSA-438X-XP6G-PPJF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-22 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:36
VLAI
Details

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ConveyThis Language Translate Widget for WordPress – ConveyThis allows Object Injection. This issue affects Language Translate Widget for WordPress – ConveyThis: from n/a through 264.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-57919"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-502"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-09-22T19:15:48Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ConveyThis Language Translate Widget for WordPress \u2013 ConveyThis allows Object Injection. This issue affects Language Translate Widget for WordPress \u2013 ConveyThis: from n/a through 264.",
  "id": "GHSA-438x-xp6g-ppjf",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T18:36:10Z",
  "published": "2025-09-22T21:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-57919"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/conveythis-translate/vulnerability/wordpress-language-translate-widget-for-wordpress-conveythis-plugin-264-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design Implementation

If available, use the signing/sealing features of the programming language to assure that deserialized data has not been tainted. For example, a hash-based message authentication code (HMAC) could be used to ensure that data has not been modified.

Mitigation
Implementation

When deserializing data, populate a new object rather than just deserializing. The result is that the data flows through safe input validation and that the functions are safe.

Mitigation
Implementation

Explicitly define a final object() to prevent deserialization.

Mitigation
Architecture and Design Implementation
  • Make fields transient to protect them from deserialization.
  • An attempt to serialize and then deserialize a class containing transient fields will result in NULLs where the transient data should be. This is an excellent way to prevent time, environment-based, or sensitive variables from being carried over and used improperly.
Mitigation
Implementation

Avoid having unnecessary types or gadgets (a sequence of instances and method invocations that can self-execute during the deserialization process, often found in libraries) available that can be leveraged for malicious ends. This limits the potential for unintended or unauthorized types and gadgets to be leveraged by the attacker. Add only acceptable classes to an allowlist. Note: new gadgets are constantly being discovered, so this alone is not a sufficient mitigation.

Mitigation
Architecture and Design Implementation

Employ cryptography of the data or code for protection. However, it's important to note that it would still be client-side security. This is risky because if the client is compromised then the security implemented on the client (the cryptography) can be bypassed.

Mitigation MIT-29
Operation

Strategy: Firewall

Use an application firewall that can detect attacks against this weakness. It can be beneficial in cases in which the code cannot be fixed (because it is controlled by a third party), as an emergency prevention measure while more comprehensive software assurance measures are applied, or to provide defense in depth [REF-1481].

CAPEC-586: Object Injection

An adversary attempts to exploit an application by injecting additional, malicious content during its processing of serialized objects. Developers leverage serialization in order to convert data or state into a static, binary format for saving to disk or transferring over a network. These objects are then deserialized when needed to recover the data/state. By injecting a malformed object into a vulnerable application, an adversary can potentially compromise the application by manipulating the deserialization process. This can result in a number of unwanted outcomes, including remote code execution.