CVE-2024-38459: High severity pip/langchain-experimental vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2024
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Updated

langchainexperimental (aka LangChain Experimental) before 0.0.61 for LangChain provides Python REPL access without an opt-in step. NOTE; this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-27444.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/langchain-experimental<0.0.61
0.0.61
Langchain langchain-experimental<0.0.61

Event History

Jun 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38459?

CVE-2024-38459 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to unauthorized access risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38459?

To fix CVE-2024-38459, upgrade the langchain-experimental package to version 0.0.61 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-38459?

CVE-2024-38459 affects systems that use the langchain-experimental package before version 0.0.61.

4

What does CVE-2024-38459 expose users to?

CVE-2024-38459 exposes users to potential unauthorized execution of Python code due to REPL access.

5

Is there a related CVE for CVE-2024-38459?

Yes, CVE-2024-38459 is related to CVE-2024-27444, which had an incomplete fix.

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