Vulnerability Description
The sandbox environment in the Google App Engine Python SDK before 1.5.4 does not properly prevent os.popen calls, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via a dev_appserver.RestrictedPathFunction._original_os reference within the code parameter to _ah/admin/interactive/execute, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1364.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| App Engine Python Sdk | <= 1.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.watchfire.com/files/googleappenginesdk.pdfExploit
- http://code.google.com/p/googleappengine/wiki/SdkReleaseNotesPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71063
- http://blog.watchfire.com/files/googleappenginesdk.pdfExploit
- http://code.google.com/p/googleappengine/wiki/SdkReleaseNotesPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71063
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4212?
CVE-2011-4212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The sandbox environment in the Google App Engine Python SDK before 1.5.4 does not properly prevent os.popen calls, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2011-4212?
CVE-2011-4212 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4212?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google App Engine Python Sdk.