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CVE-2020-29312

9.8 · CRITICAL

An issue found in Zend Framework v.3.1.3 and before allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the unserialize function.

Published Apr 4, 2023CWE-502EPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2020-29312 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An issue found in Zend Framework v.3.1.3 and before allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the unserialize function. Note: This has been disputed by third parties as incomplete and incorrect. The framework does not have a version that surpasses 2.x.x and was deprecated in early 2020.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29312?

CVE-2020-29312 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2020-29312?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-29312?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-29312?

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