CVE-2013-7489 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Beaker
The Beaker library for Python allows arbitrary code execution via deserialization of untrusted data, requiring an upgrade to a patched version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-7489?
CVE-2013-7489 is a medium-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Beaker library through 1.11.0 for Python is affected by deserialization of untrusted data, which could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7489?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including beaker and Beaker. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
beaker PyPI | All versions | None |
beaker PyPI | All versions to 1.11.0 | None |
Beaker PyPI | All versions to 1.11.0 | None |
Products include Beakerbrowser Beaker.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-7489 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2013-7489 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7489 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-7489, GHSA-3cwm-7jmm-774w, PYSEC-2020-216, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-7489.