CVE-2020-27589: High severity synopsys hub rest api python vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2020
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Updated

Synopsys hub-rest-api-python (aka blackduck on PyPI) version 0.0.25 - 0.0.52 does not validate SSL certificates in certain cases.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/blackduck>=0.0.25<0.0.53
0.0.53
Synopsys hub-rest-api-python>=0.0.25<=0.0.52

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/blackducksoftware/hub-rest-api-python/pull/113/commits/273b27d0de1004389dd8cf43c40b1197c787e7cd

Event History

Nov 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 20, 2021
Advisory Published
04:29 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27589?

CVE-2020-27589 is a vulnerability in Synopsys hub-rest-api-python (aka blackduck on PyPI) versions 0.0.25 - 0.0.52 that allows for SSL certificate validation bypass.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27589?

The severity of CVE-2020-27589 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2020-27589 affect the software?

CVE-2020-27589 affects Synopsys hub-rest-api-python versions 0.0.25 - 0.0.52 and blackduck on PyPI versions 0.0.25 - 0.0.52, allowing SSL certificate validation to be bypassed.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-27589?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-27589 is to upgrade to version 0.0.53 for blackduck on PyPI or Synopsys hub-rest-api-python.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27589?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-27589 on the NVD (National Vulnerability Database) website and the GitHub and Synopsys community pages.

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