CVE-2020-15801 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

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 <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Python	>= 3.7.0, < 3.7.9
Microsoft	Windows	-
Netapp	Max Data	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

https://bugs.python.org/issue41304Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495PatchVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.python.org/issue41304Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495PatchVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15801?

CVE-2020-15801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) ...

How severe is CVE-2020-15801?

CVE-2020-15801 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-2020-15801?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python, Microsoft Windows, Netapp Max Data.