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CVE-2026-116230 Ndemic Creations CVE debrief

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. This vulnerability affects the Workshop Scenario Loader component of Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved, potentially allowing for remote deserialization attacks. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 1.24.0.4.

Vendor
Ndemic Creations
Product
Plague Inc Evolved
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-26
Original CVE updated
2026-10-31
Advisory published
2026-10-26
Advisory updated
2026-10-31

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved installations should assess exposure and prioritize upgrading to version 1.24.0.4. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to verify exposure and implement mitigations. Defenders should also monitor for potential deserialization attacks and review compensating controls for exposed systems.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-116230 because it affects Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved and can lead to deserialization attacks. Upgrading to version 1.24.0.4 is sufficient to fix this issue.

  • Verify exposure through inventory checks
  • Prioritize upgrading to version 1.24.0.4
  • Monitor for potential deserialization attacks

Technical summary

The vulnerability affects Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved up to 1.24.0.3 and is caused by an unknown function in the Workshop Scenario Loader component. The vulnerability leads to deserialization and can be exploited remotely. Upgrading to version 1.24.0.4 is sufficient to fix this issue. Defenders should prioritize upgrading and perform inventory checks to verify exposure. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and a severity of MEDIUM, indicating a moderate risk to affected systems. The CVE record and source item provide additional details on the vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize upgrading to version 1.24.0.4. Inventory checks are necessary to verify exposure.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to version 1.24.0.4
  • Perform inventory checks to verify exposure
  • Monitor for potential deserialization attacks
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets
  • Track exceptions and retest remediated assets
  • Plan vendor-supported updates through normal change control

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability. However, the exact impact and exploitation status require verification through inventory checks and monitoring for potential deserialization attacks. The vulnerability affects Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved up to 1.24.0.3, and upgrading to version 1.24.0.4 is recommended. Evidence from the CVE Program record and source item suggests that defenders should verify exposure and monitor for potential attacks.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-116230 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-116230

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-116230 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-116230

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Ndemic Creations Plague Inc Evolved Workshop Scenario Loader deserialization

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/116xxx/CVE-2026-116230.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/426279

    Supplemental source - vdb-entry

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/426279/cti

    Supplemental source - signature, permissions-required

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116230

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/1007147

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://drbloop.dev/blog/one-click-rce-plauge-inc

    Supplemental source - related

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/246620/view/708909893000628135

    Supplemental source - patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.