Vulnerability Description
In Python before 3.10.3 on Windows, local users can gain privileges because the search path is inadequately secured. The installer may allow a local attacker to add user-writable directories to the system search path. To exploit, an administrator must have installed Python for all users and enabled PATH entries. A non-administrative user can trigger a repair that incorrectly adds user-writable paths into PATH, enabling search-path hijacking of other users and system services. This affects Python (CPython) through 3.7.12, 3.8.x through 3.8.12, 3.9.x through 3.9.10, and 3.10.x through 3.10.2.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 3.7.12 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | - |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce%40python.org/thread/657Z
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220419-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce%40python.org/thread/657Z
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220419-0005/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-26488?
CVE-2022-26488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In Python before 3.10.3 on Windows, local users can gain privileges because the search path is inadequately secured. The installer may allow a local attacker to add user-writable directories to the sy...
How severe is CVE-2022-26488?
CVE-2022-26488 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26488?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python, Microsoft Windows, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility.