Impact Python's "format" functionality allows someone controlling the format string to "read" objects accessible (recursively) via attribute access and subscription from accessible objects. Those attribute accesses and subscriptions use Python's full blown getattr and getitem, not the policy restricted AccessControl variants getattr and getitem. This can lead to critical information disclosure.

AccessControl already provides a safe variant for str.format and denies access to string.Formatter. However, str.formatmap is still unsafe.

Affected are all users who allow untrusted users to create AccessControl controlled Python code and execute it.

Patches A fix will be introduced in the versions 4.4, 5.8 and 6.2.

Workarounds There are no workarounds.

References https://github.com/zopefoundation/RestrictedPython/security/advisories/GHSA-xjw2-6jm9-rf67 describes the corresponding problem for RestrictedPython.