CVE-2020-13388 is a critical vulnerability affecting the jw.util Python package before version 2.3, specifically within its configuration-loading functionality. An attacker can achieve arbitrary Python code execution, leading to OS command execution, by exploiting the unsafe loading of YAML configurations via FromString or FromStream. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or ExploitDB entries are currently reported, and community discussion is minimal, the potential impact remains severe.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:python:jw.util:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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