CVE-2015-8549 PyAMF vulnerable to XML external entity (XXE)
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files or cause denial of service via crafted AMF payloads in PyAMF library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-8549?
CVE-2015-8549 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PyAMF before 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or read arbitrary files via a crafted Action Message Format (AMF) payload.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8549?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including pyamf. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pyamf PyPI | All versions | 0.8.0 |
pyamf PyPI | All versions | 0.8.0 |
pyamf PyPI | All versions | 0.8.0 |
Products include Pyamf Pyamf.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8549?
Upgrade pyamf to 0.8.0 or later.
Is CVE-2015-8549 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8549 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7m4-4vm8-55wg, PYSEC-2020-339.