First published: Mon Jul 15 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the package_index module of pypa/setuptools versions up to 69.1.1 allows for remote code execution via its download functions. These functions, which are used to download packages from URLs provided by users or retrieved from package index servers, are susceptible to code injection. If these functions are exposed to user-controlled inputs, such as package URLs, they can execute arbitrary commands on the system. The issue is fixed in version 70.0.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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setuptools | <69.1.1 |
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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2297771 is categorized as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2297771, upgrade pypa/setuptools to a version higher than 69.1.1.
REDHAT-BUG-2297771 affects pypa/setuptools versions up to and including 69.1.1.
Yes, remote code execution is possible with REDHAT-BUG-2297771 through its download functions.
The package_index module of pypa/setuptools is the vulnerable component in REDHAT-BUG-2297771.