CVE-2024-0603
CWE-502Published: January 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ZhiCms up to 4.0. This affects an unknown part of the file app/plug/controller/giftcontroller.php. The manipulation of the argument mylike leads to deserialization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250839.
Risk Analysis
ZhiCms is susceptible to a remote deserialization attack, which can lead to full system compromise. The critical CVSS score reflects the ease of remote exploitation without authentication.
While public exploit information has been disclosed, this vulnerability is not currently tracked in CISA's KEV catalog.
Administrators should update ZhiCms to a version beyond 4.0 or apply the relevant security patches provided by the vendor.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0603 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-502): Insecure deserialization vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious objects during deserialization, potentially enabling remote code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-0603 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts