CVE-2020-15271 affects lookatme (python/pypi package) versions prior to 2.3.0, where it automatically loads built-in extensions. This allows for the execution of malicious shell commands when rendering untrusted markdown, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Rated 8.8 HIGH (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), it requires user interaction but can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lookatme_project:lookatme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
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