#VU95339 Code Injection in setuptools - CVE-2024-6345

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95339

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6345

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
setuptools
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Python Packaging Authority

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing URL in the package_index module of pypa/setuptools. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system via download functions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

setuptools: 50.0.0 - 69.5.1

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External links
http://huntr.com/bounties/d6362117-ad57-4e83-951f-b8141c6e7ca5
http://github.com/pypa/setuptools/commit/88807c7062788254f654ea8c03427adc859321f0

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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.