CVE-2020-15801

Description

In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.56%
Vendor Advisory python.org Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.python.org/issue41304 patch vendor advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495 patch vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15801?
CVE-2020-15801 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15801?
To fix CVE-2020-15801, 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-2020-15801 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15801 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.
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