Fedora 40 update for python-PyMySQL



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-36039
CWE-ID CWE-89
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python-PyMySQL
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU94524

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36039

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied JSON input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

python-PyMySQL: before 1.1.1-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-b26f07d27b


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.



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