Vulnerability Description
An exploitable vulnerability exists in the YAML parsing functionality in the read_yaml_file method in io_utils.py in django_make_app 0.1.3. A YAML parser can execute arbitrary Python commands resulting in command execution. An attacker can insert Python into loaded YAML to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Django Make App Project | Django Make App | 0.1.3 |
References
- https://github.com/illagrenan/django-make-app/issues/5ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://joel-malwarebenchmark.github.io/blog/2017/11/12/cve-2017-16764-vulnerabiExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/illagrenan/django-make-app/issues/5ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://joel-malwarebenchmark.github.io/blog/2017/11/12/cve-2017-16764-vulnerabiExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16764?
CVE-2017-16764 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An exploitable vulnerability exists in the YAML parsing functionality in the read_yaml_file method in io_utils.py in django_make_app 0.1.3. A YAML parser can execute arbitrary Python commands resultin...
How severe is CVE-2017-16764?
CVE-2017-16764 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16764?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Django Make App Project Django Make App.