CVE-2023-37659 xalpha vulnerable to Remote Code Execution

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely via the xalpha Python library, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-37659?

CVE-2023-37659 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xalpha v0.11.4 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution (RCE).

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37659?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including xalpha. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
xalpha PyPIFrom 0.11.40.11.9
xalpha PyPIFrom 0.11.40.11.9
xalpha PyPIFrom 0.11.40.11.9

Products include Xalpha Project Xalpha.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37659?

Upgrade xalpha to 0.11.9 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-37659 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-37659 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jx3q-5rgf-vrrr, PYSEC-2023-116.

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