Remote code execution in NumPy module for Python



| Updated: 2022-03-24
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-6446
CWE-ID CWE-77
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Numpy
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Numpy

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Command injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU17095

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6446

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the unsafe use of the pickle Python module. A remote attacker can trick the victim into loading malicious content with the affected application on a targeted system by using misleading language and instructions that allows to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Numpy: 1.16.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/numpy/numpy/issues/12759


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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