CVE-2024-12215 Remote Code Execution in kedro-org/kedro
Attackers can achieve remote code execution by tricking users into downloading malicious micro packages that execute arbitrary commands via setup.py.
- 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-2024-12215?
CVE-2024-12215 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in kedro-org/kedro, published on 20 Mar 2025. 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
In kedro-org/kedro version 0.19.8, the `pull_package()` API function allows users to download and extract micro packages from the Internet. However, the function `project_wheel_metadata()` within the code path can execute the `setup.py` file inside the tar file, leading to remote code execution (RCE) by running arbitrary commands on the victim's machine.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12215?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including kedro.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
kedro PyPI | All versions to 0.19.8 | None |
kedro PyPI | All versions to 0.19.8 | None |
kedro PyPI | All versions to 0.19.8 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2024-12215?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12215 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-12215 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12215 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rm69-wvpv-r2w7, PYSEC-2026-1485.