CVE-2025-49598: conda-forge-ci-setup Allows Arbitrary Code Execution via Insecure Version Parsing
conda-forge-ci-setup is a package installed by conda-forge each time a build is run on CI. The conda-forge-ci-setup-feedstock setup script is vulnerable due to the unsafe use of the eval function when parsing version information from a custom-formatted meta.yaml file. An attacker controlling meta.yaml can inject malicious code into the version assignment, which is executed during file processing, leading to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires an attacker to modify the recipe file by manipulating the RECIPEDIR variable and introducing a malicious meta.yaml file. While this is more feasible in CI/CD pipelines, it is uncommon in typical environments, reducing overall risk. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.15.0.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-49598?
CVE-2025-49598 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of code execution from unsafe usage of eval.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49598?
To fix CVE-2025-49598, upgrade conda-forge-ci-setup to version 4.15.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of conda-forge-ci-setup are affected by CVE-2025-49598?
CVE-2025-49598 affects conda-forge-ci-setup versions prior to 4.15.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-49598 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2025-49598 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code through the unsafe evaluation of version information.
Is CVE-2025-49598 being actively exploited?
As of now, there are no public reports of CVE-2025-49598 being actively exploited in the wild.