CVE-2020-15142

Arbitrary Code Generation

Description

In openapi-python-client before version 0.5.3, clients generated with a maliciously crafted OpenAPI Document can generate arbitrary Python code. Subsequent execution of this malicious client is arbitrary code execution.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.76% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory pypi.org
Affected: triaxtec openapi-python-client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/triaxtec/openapi-python-client/security/advisories/GHSA-9x4c-63pf-525f third party advisory
https://github.com/triaxtec/openapi-python-client/commit/f7a56aae32cba823a77a84a1f10400799b19c19a third party advisory patch
https://github.com/triaxtec/openapi-python-client/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#053---2020-08-13 third party advisory release notes
https://pypi.org/project/openapi-python-client/ third party advisory product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15142?
CVE-2020-15142 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15142?
To fix CVE-2020-15142, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15142 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15142 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15142?
CVE-2020-15142 affects triaxtec openapi-python-client.
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