(0Day) Meta FAIRChem _cli YAML File Parsing Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Meta FAIRChem. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of YAML files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
03/04/26 - ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
03/04/26 - the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
03/30/26 - the vendor communicated that the report was being investigated
07/27/26 - ZDI asked for updates
10/23/26 - ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a 0-day advisory
-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product
Disclosure Timeline
- 2026-02-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-11-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-11-11 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Anonymous
