CVE-2025-49598

Public Exploit
conda-forge-ci-setup Allows Arbitrary Code Execution via Insecure Version Parsing

Description

conda-forge-ci-setup is a package installed by conda-forge each time a build is run on CI. The conda-forge-ci-setup-feedstock setup script is vulnerable due to the unsafe use of the eval function when parsing version information from a custom-formatted meta.yaml file. An attacker controlling meta.yaml can inject malicious code into the version assignment, which is executed during file processing, leading to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires an attacker to modify the recipe file by manipulating the RECIPE_DIR variable and introducing a malicious meta.yaml file. While this is more feasible in CI/CD pipelines, it is uncommon in typical environments, reducing overall risk. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.15.0.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: conda-forge conda-forge-ci-setup-feedstock
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49598?
CVE-2025-49598 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-49598?
To fix CVE-2025-49598, 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-2025-49598 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-49598 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-49598?
CVE-2025-49598 affects conda-forge conda-forge-ci-setup-feedstock.
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