CVE-2024-27985 in PropertyHive Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/11/2024
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in PropertyHive.This issue affects PropertyHive: from n/a through 2.0.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/29/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-27985 represents a critical deserialization flaw in PropertyHive software versions ranging from the initial release through 2.0.9. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of insecure deserialization as classified by CWE-502, where applications improperly handle serialized data from untrusted sources. The flaw occurs when PropertyHive processes serialized objects without adequate validation or sanitization, creating an attack surface that can be exploited by malicious actors to execute arbitrary code or manipulate application behavior. The vulnerability specifically manifests during the handling of user input or external data streams that are serialized using standard serialization mechanisms, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that can be deserialized within the application context.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability involves an attacker sending specially crafted serialized data to the PropertyHive application, which then deserializes this data without proper security checks. This process typically occurs in web applications where user input is processed through serialization frameworks, and the application fails to implement proper input validation or object type restrictions during deserialization. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious objects that can execute arbitrary code on the target system, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be leveraged to perform remote code execution, data manipulation, or privilege escalation depending on the application's execution context and the attacker's objectives. This type of vulnerability is commonly associated with attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.007 technique for command and scripting interpreter.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-27985 extends beyond simple data corruption or service disruption, as it creates a persistent security risk that can be exploited by threat actors to gain unauthorized access to PropertyHive installations. Organizations using affected versions face potential data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive property information managed through the platform. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire PropertyHive ecosystem, as attackers can manipulate serialized data to execute malicious payloads that may persist across system restarts or application sessions. The risk is compounded by the fact that deserialization vulnerabilities often go undetected for extended periods, as they may not produce immediate or obvious signs of compromise. This makes the vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations that rely on PropertyHive for managing critical property data and business operations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-27985 should focus on immediate remediation through software updates to versions that address the deserialization flaw. Organizations must implement strict input validation and sanitization measures to prevent untrusted data from being processed through deserialization mechanisms. Security measures should include disabling unnecessary deserialization functionality, implementing proper object type restrictions, and employing secure coding practices that avoid direct deserialization of user-provided data. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network segmentation and monitoring solutions to detect anomalous deserialization activities. The implementation of proper access controls and privilege separation can help limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their PropertyHive installations and ensure that all systems are updated to the latest secure versions to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Regular security testing and code reviews should be implemented to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's infrastructure.