CVE-2024-53899: Command Injection
First published: Sun Nov 24 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 25 February 2025
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/virtualenv | <20.26.6 | 20.26.6 |
| debian/python-virtualenv | <=20.4.0+ds-2+deb11u1<=20.17.1+ds-1 | 20.29.1+ds-1 |
| virtualenv | <20.26.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/pypa/virtualenv/issues/2768
- https://github.com/pypa/virtualenv/releases/tag/20.26.6
- https://github.com/pypa/virtualenv/pull/2771
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-9287
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10953
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11048
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11091
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11093
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11094
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0002
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2328554
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53899
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/virtualenv/PYSEC-2024-187.yaml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rqc4-2hc7-8c8v (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53899
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53899
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53899
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53899
- https://github.com/pypa/virtualenv/commit/86dddeda7c991f8529e1995bbff280fb7b761972
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53899?
CVE-2024-53899 is classified as a command injection vulnerability, which can compromise the security of the system.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53899?
To fix CVE-2024-53899, update virtualenv to version 20.26.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-53899?
CVE-2024-53899 affects virtualenv versions prior to 20.26.6.
What could happen if I don't resolve CVE-2024-53899?
If left unresolved, CVE-2024-53899 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system through manipulated activation scripts.
Is CVE-2024-53899 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2024-53899 is not the same as CVE-2024-9287, although both involve vulnerabilities in virtualenv.
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