{"id":55322,"date":"2025-06-27T03:08:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T03:08:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:32:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:32:29","slug":"cve-2025-24919-deserialization-of-untrusted-input-vulnerability-in-dell-controlvault3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-24919-deserialization-of-untrusted-input-vulnerability-in-dell-controlvault3\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-24919: Deserialization of Untrusted Input Vulnerability in Dell ControlVault3<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2025-24919 is a critical vulnerability found in the cvhDecapsulateCmd functionality of Dell ControlVault3 prior to versions 5.15.10.14 and ControlVault3 Plus prior to 6.2.26.36. This vulnerability can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising system security and potentially leading to data leakage. As a cybersecurity<\/a> expert, it is vital to understand the implications of this vulnerability, who it affects, and how to mitigate it. This vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects Dell’s<\/a> ControlVault3, a security solution designed to provide secure access to enterprise networks, which is widely used across various industries.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-24919
\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Dell ControlVault3 | Prior to 5.15.10.14
\nDell ControlVault3 Plus | Prior to 6.2.26.36<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability arises from deserialization of untrusted<\/a> input in the cvhDecapsulateCmd functionality. An attacker can compromise the ControlVault firmware and craft a malicious response to a command, triggering this vulnerability<\/a>. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can execute arbitrary code – this could lead<\/a> to system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability could be exploited using a malicious payload in a network<\/a> request:<\/p>\n

POST \/cvhDecapsulateCmd HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{\n\"command\": \"NORMAL_COMMAND\",\n\"response\": {\n\"type\": \"SERIALIZED_OBJECT\",\n\"data\": \"BASE64_ENCODED_MALICIOUS_SERIALIZED_OBJECT\"\n}\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker crafts a network request with a `SERIALIZED_OBJECT` type response containing a Base64 encoded malicious serialized object in the data field. When this response is deserialized by the cvhDecapsulateCmd functionality, it can lead to arbitrary code<\/a> execution.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users of the affected Dell<\/a> ControlVault3 and ControlVault3 Plus versions are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch to fix this vulnerability. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure. Ensure to configure these systems to detect and block any suspicious activity related to this vulnerability<\/a>. This will help reduce the risk of potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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