CVE-2020-28468

Public Exploit
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Description

This affects the package pwntools before 4.3.1. The shellcraft generator for affected versions of this module are vulnerable to Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI), which can lead to remote code execution.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.82% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a pwntools
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-PWNTOOLS-1047345 exploit third party advisory patch
https://github.com/Gallopsled/pwntools/issues/1427 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/Gallopsled/pwntools/pull/1732 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28468?
CVE-2020-28468 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-28468?
To fix CVE-2020-28468, 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-2020-28468 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-28468 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-28468?
CVE-2020-28468 affects n/a pwntools.
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