CVE-2025-47568 in ZoomSounds Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/23/2025
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ZoomIt ZoomSounds allows Object Injection. This issue affects ZoomSounds: from n/a through 6.91.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/08/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47568 represents a critical deserialization flaw in ZoomIt ZoomSounds software that enables remote code execution through object injection attacks. This weakness stems from the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize input data during the deserialization process, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary objects that can be executed within the application's runtime environment. The vulnerability specifically impacts ZoomSounds versions ranging from the initial release through 6.91, indicating a broad attack surface that spans multiple iterations of the software. The issue falls under the category of CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data, which is classified as a high-severity weakness in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog and is frequently exploited in real-world scenarios due to its potential for remote code execution.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the ZoomSounds application processes untrusted data that contains serialized objects without proper validation mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious serialized payloads that, when processed by the vulnerable software, trigger the execution of arbitrary code on the target system. This occurs because the application's deserialization logic does not implement adequate input sanitization or object type checking, allowing attackers to inject objects that can manipulate the application's behavior or execute malicious instructions. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it can be delivered through various means including network-based attacks or file-based delivery, making it accessible to threat actors with varying skill levels.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-47568 extends beyond simple privilege escalation or data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to achieve complete system compromise through remote code execution. This vulnerability enables threat actors to install backdoors, modify system configurations, exfiltrate sensitive data, or establish persistent access to affected systems. The potential for lateral movement within networks increases significantly as compromised systems can serve as launch points for further attacks against other networked devices. Organizations running affected versions of ZoomSounds face substantial risk exposure, particularly in environments where the software is widely deployed or integrated into critical business processes, as the vulnerability can be exploited without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through official software updates provided by the vendor, as the most effective defense against known exploitation techniques. System administrators should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the potential attack surface, while also monitoring for unusual network activity or file modifications that could indicate exploitation attempts. Security teams should consider implementing application whitelisting policies to restrict execution of unauthorized code, and deploy intrusion detection systems that can identify patterns consistent with deserialization attack attempts. The vulnerability aligns with several tactics outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly those related to execution and privilege escalation, and organizations should review their defensive measures against these threat patterns to ensure comprehensive protection against similar vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify additional weak points that could be exploited in conjunction with this deserialization flaw.