CVE-2020-15148

Unsafe deserialization in Yii 2

Description

Yii 2 (yiisoft/yii2) before version 2.0.38 is vulnerable to remote code execution if the application calls `unserialize()` on arbitrary user input. This is fixed in version 2.0.38. A possible workaround without upgrading is available in the linked advisory.

Category

8.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 91.70% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: yiisoft yii2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2/security/advisories/GHSA-699q-wcff-g9mj mitigation third party advisory
https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2/commit/9abccb96d7c5ddb569f92d1a748f50ee9b3e2b99 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15148?
CVE-2020-15148 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15148?
To fix CVE-2020-15148, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15148 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-15148 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~92% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15148?
CVE-2020-15148 affects yiisoft yii2.
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