CVE-2023-37659 xalpha vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
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.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
xalpha PyPI | From 0.11.4 | 0.11.9 |
xalpha PyPI | From 0.11.4 | 0.11.9 |
xalpha PyPI | From 0.11.4 | 0.11.9 |
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.