IaC involves writing code to define, provision, and manage infrastructure components, such as servers, databases, networks, and load balancers. These configuration files serve as blueprints, allowing teams to replicate environments reliably.
Insecure deserialisation refers to a scenario where an application deserialises data without validating its integrity or origin. This process, if compromised, can allow attackers to inject code, manipulate data, or trigger unintended operations within an application. For example, if an attacker injects crafted data into the deserialisation process, they could potentially gain control over the application server, extract sensitive information, or cause service disruptions.