CVE-2023-37271 is a critical vulnerability in RestrictedPython, a tool used to sandbox Python code, affecting versions prior to 6.1 and 5.3. It allows an authenticated attacker to bypass the sandbox and achieve arbitrary code execution by manipulating stack frames within generators. With a CVSS score of 9.9 (Critical), this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the potential impact is severe for deployments allowing untrusted users to execute Python code.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zope:restrictedpython:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zope:restrictedpython:6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zope:restrictedpython:6.0:a1.dev0:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
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