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The CVE-2025-XXXXX vulnerability in Snipe-IT stems from its improper handling of user-supplied data within the deserialization process. Specifically, the application passes untrusted input to the unserialize() PHP function without adequate validation. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to inject a malicious serialized object into the system. When this object is deserialized, the attacker can trigger the execution of arbitrary PHP code on the server. The exploit leverages the application’s own logic to instantiate classes and execute methods defined within the malicious payload, effectively granting the attacker the ability to perform remote code execution under the context of the web server, compromising the application’s integrity and data.
Platform: Snipe-IT
Version: < 8.1.18
Vulnerability: RCE
Severity: Moderate
date: 2025-09-19
Prediction: Patch: 2025-09-26
What Undercode Say:
git clone https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it grep -r "unserialize" --include=".php" .
// Example malicious payload structure
$payload = 'O:8:"Example":1:{s:10:"Example";s:13:"system('id');";}';
unserialize($payload);
How Exploit:
Authenticated user submits crafted serialized object via specific parameter, leading to instantiation of arbitrary classes and execution of contained methods, resulting in remote code execution.
Protection from this CVE:
Upgrade to Snipe-IT version 8.1.18 or later. Immediately apply official patch. Implement input sanitization for all user-controlled data.
Impact:
Remote Code Execution, potential full application compromise, unauthorized data access, and server takeover.
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Reported By: github.com
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