CVE-2018-8097 Eve allows execution of arbitrary code
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the where parameter in the Eve Python framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-8097?
CVE-2018-8097 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
io/mongo/parser.py in Eve (aka pyeve) before 0.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Code Injection in the where parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8097?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including eve. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
eve PyPI | All versions | 0.7.5 |
eve PyPI | All versions | 0.7.5 |
eve PyPI | All versions | 0.7.5 |
Products include Python-Eve Eve.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8097?
Upgrade eve to 0.7.5 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-8097 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8097 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jxq-75rw-fhj9, PYSEC-2018-8.