CVE-2025-64233 in Codiqa Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/18/2025
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in BoldThemes Codiqa codiqa allows Object Injection.This issue affects Codiqa: from n/a through < 1.2.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/18/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-64233 represents a critical deserialization flaw in the BoldThemes Codiqa codiqa plugin, classified under CWE-502 as Deserialization of Untrusted Data. This vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious objects during the deserialization process, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or complete system compromise. The issue specifically impacts versions of Codiqa prior to 1.2.8, indicating a regression or oversight in the plugin's input validation mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the application processes untrusted data through deserialization functions without proper sanitization or validation. Attackers can craft malicious serialized objects that, when processed by the vulnerable plugin, trigger unintended behavior within the application's runtime environment. This type of attack vector aligns with the ATT&CK technique T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution, where adversaries leverage application vulnerabilities to execute malicious code on the target system. The flaw essentially allows an attacker to manipulate the application's object instantiation process, potentially bypassing security controls and executing arbitrary commands with the privileges of the affected application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption or denial of service scenarios. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain complete control over the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, privilege escalation, or lateral movement within the network. The vulnerability affects the core deserialization functionality of the Codiqa plugin, which is likely used for processing user inputs, configuration data, or external communications. This creates a significant attack surface that could be leveraged by threat actors to establish persistent access or escalate privileges within the target environment.
Security mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching to version 1.2.8 or later, which addresses the deserialization vulnerability through proper input validation and sanitization. Organizations should implement additional defensive measures including network segmentation, application firewalls, and monitoring for suspicious deserialization activities. The remediation process should involve thorough code review of serialization methods and implementation of secure coding practices that prevent untrusted data from being processed through dangerous deserialization functions. Additionally, regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other components of the application stack. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and secure deserialization practices in preventing object injection attacks that can lead to complete system compromise.