Deserialization flaw in Plague Inc Evolved Workshop Scenario Loader
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-502.
Summary
Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved versions 1.24.0.0, 1.24.0.1, 1.24.0.2 and 1.24.0.3 are affected. Improper input validation in the Workshop Scenario Loader component lets manipulated data reach deserialization (CWE-502). A remote attacker needs no privileges, but user interaction is required. A public exploit is linked in the references.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-31
Description from the CNA
A vulnerability was identified in Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved up to 1.24.0.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Workshop Scenario Loader. Such manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack may be performed from remote. Upgrading to version 1.24.0.4 is sufficient to fix this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndemic Creations | Plague Inc Evolved | 1.24.0.0; 1.24.0.1; 1.24.0.2; 1.24.0.3 | 1.24.0.4 | Patch available | CNA |
- Plague Inc Evolved VendorNdemic Creations Affected 1.24.0.0; 1.24.0.1; 1.24.0.2; 1.24.0.3 Fixed in 1.24.0.4 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:ndemiccreations:plague_inc_evolved:*:*:*:*:*:steam:*:* | up to 1.24.0.3 | Vulnerable | Ndemic Creations |
- cpe:2.3:a:ndemiccreations:plague_inc_evolved:*:*:*:*:*:steam:*:* Versions up to 1.24.0.3 Vulnerable ·Ndemic Creations
Remediation
Upgrade Plague Inc Evolved to version 1.24.0.4, which fixes this issue. The source recommends upgrading the affected component.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-31
- Fix · CNA Plague Inc Evolved (Ndemic Creations) Fixed in 1.24.0.4
Timeline
- 2026-10-26 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-116230
- 2026-10-27 Alias added: GHSA-vghg-vcj3-xq5j
- 2026-10-28 CVSS score added · NVD
- 2026-10-29 CVSS score changed · NVD
- 2026-10-31 CISA SSVC decision points changed
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-116230 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-116230 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-vghg-vcj3-xq5j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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