CVE-2024-0937 van_der_Schaar LAB synthcity PKL File load_from_file deserialization
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization in the synthcity library's PKL file handler.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-0937?
CVE-2024-0937 is a medium-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in van_der_Schaar LAB synthcity, published on 26 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in van_der_Schaar LAB synthcity 0.2.9. Affected by this issue is the function load_from_file of the component PKL File Handler. The manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-252182 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early and confirmed immediately the existence of the issue. A patch is planned to be released in February 2024.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0937?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including synthcity. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
synthcity PyPI | All versions to 0.2.9 | None |
synthcity PyPI | All versions to 0.2.9 | None |
synthcity PyPI | All versions to 0.2.9 | None |
Products include Vanderschaarlab Temporai.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0937?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0937 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-2024-0937 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0937 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in van_der_Schaar LAB synthcity
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4957-7vhp-7v59, PYSEC-2026-547.