CVE-2024-49625 in SiteBuilder Dynamic Components Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/20/2024
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in sphoid SiteBuilder Dynamic Components sitebuilder-dynamic-components allows Object Injection.This issue affects SiteBuilder Dynamic Components: from n/a through <= 1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49625 represents a critical deserialization flaw within the sphoid SiteBuilder Dynamic Components module, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.0. This issue falls under the category of deserialization of untrusted data, which is classified as CWE-502 in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes untrusted data through a deserialization mechanism, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can inject objects into the application's memory space. The affected component operates as part of a dynamic website building framework, making it particularly dangerous as it could enable attackers to manipulate the core functionality of web applications built using this system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through object injection attacks that leverage the deserialization process to execute arbitrary code within the application context. When the sphoid SiteBuilder Dynamic Components module receives input data that is serialized in a format such as JSON, XML, or binary formats, it fails to properly validate or sanitize this data before deserializing it into objects. This lack of input validation creates an opportunity for attackers to craft malicious serialized objects that, when processed by the vulnerable component, can trigger unintended behavior including remote code execution, privilege escalation, or data manipulation. The attack vector typically involves sending specially crafted payloads through API endpoints or form submissions that are handled by the dynamic components module.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-49625 extends beyond simple code execution, as it can compromise the entire web application infrastructure that relies on the sphoid SiteBuilder Dynamic Components. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulate website content, or establish persistent backdoors within the affected systems. The vulnerability affects all installations using the vulnerable version range, making it particularly concerning for organizations that have not yet updated their components. This issue directly maps to several techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.007 sub-technique for "Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell" and T1566.001 for "Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment", as attackers could leverage the deserialization flaw to execute malicious commands or deliver additional payloads through compromised applications.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through version updates to the sphoid SiteBuilder Dynamic Components module beyond version 1.0. Additional mitigations include implementing strict input validation mechanisms, employing secure deserialization practices, and deploying web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious deserialization patterns. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of the affected module within their infrastructure and establish monitoring protocols to detect potential exploitation attempts. The remediation process should follow industry best practices for secure coding as outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines, particularly focusing on secure deserialization techniques and input sanitization methods to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other components of the application stack.