CVE-2021-26917 affects PyBitmessage through version 0.6.3.2, allowing an attacker to write screen captures to arbitrary directories by manipulating the apinotifypath value. This vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.5), indicating a low attack complexity and requiring local access with low privileges, potentially leading to high confidentiality impact. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for unauthorized screen capture remains a concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.6.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bitmessage:pybitmessage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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