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How to Fix CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data

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The application deserializes data from untrusted sources without validation, allowing attackers to inject malicious objects.

⚠️ Impact if Unpatched

Remote code execution, denial of service, authentication bypass, arbitrary object instantiation.

Step-by-Step Remediation

  1. Use safe serialization formats (JSON) instead of native object serialization
  2. If native serialization is required, implement strict type allowlists
  3. Never deserialize data from untrusted sources without validation
  4. Implement integrity checks (HMAC signatures) on serialized data
  5. Isolate deserialization in sandboxed environments

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Recent Vulnerabilities (CWE-502)

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