CVE-2018-1000802
CRITICALPython Software Foundation Python <2.7 - Command Injection
Title source: llmDescription
Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service, Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of unfiltered user input to the function. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace.
Exploits (1)
References (11)
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.2745
EPSS Percentile
96.3%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Classification
CWE
CWE-77
Status
published
Affected Products (8)
python/python
< 2.7.16
canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
debian/debian_linux
debian/debian_linux
opensuse/leap
Timeline
Published
Sep 18, 2018
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026