CVE-2023-38898

Public Exploit

Description

An issue in Python cpython v.3.7 allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information via the _asyncio._swap_current_task component. NOTE: this is disputed by the vendor because (1) neither 3.7 nor any other release is affected (it is a bug in some 3.12 pre-releases); (2) there are no common scenarios in which an adversary can call _asyncio._swap_current_task but does not already have the ability to call arbitrary functions; and (3) there are no common scenarios in which sensitive information, which is not already accessible to an adversary, becomes accessible through this bug.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/105987	patch issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38898?: CVE-2023-38898 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38898?: To fix CVE-2023-38898, 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-2023-38898 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-38898 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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