CVE-2024-4990

Public Exploit
Unsafe Reflection in base Component class in yiisoft/yii2

Description

In yiisoft/yii2 version 2.0.48, the base Component class contains a vulnerability where the `__set()` magic method does not validate that the value passed is a valid Behavior class name or configuration. This allows an attacker to instantiate arbitrary classes, passing parameters to their constructors and invoking setter methods. Depending on the installed dependencies, various types of attacks are possible, including the execution of arbitrary code, retrieval of sensitive information, and unauthorized access.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: yiisoft yiisoft/yii2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.com/bounties/4fbdd965-02b6-42e4-b57b-f98f93415b8f exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4990?
CVE-2024-4990 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4990?
To fix CVE-2024-4990, 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-2024-4990 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-4990 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-4990?
CVE-2024-4990 affects yiisoft yiisoft/yii2.
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