CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2020-15801

In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The ._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.

7.5 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 10 / Impact : 6.4

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

9.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : CRITICAL

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.python.org/issue41304 Issue Tracking Patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/ Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:max_data:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2020-07-17 03:15

Updated : 2022-06-27 04:19

NVD link : CVE-2020-15801

Mitre link : CVE-2020-15801

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-426

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