CVE-2024-47532 RestrictedPython information leakage via `AttributeError.obj` and the `string` module

High 8.7 Published Updated

Attackers can access protected information in RestrictedPython via AttributeError.obj and the string module, exposing sensitive data in restricted environments.

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

What is CVE-2024-47532?

CVE-2024-47532 is a high-severity vulnerability in zopefoundation RestrictedPython, published on 30 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

RestrictedPython is a restricted execution environment for Python to run untrusted code. A user can gain access to protected (and potentially sensible) information indirectly via AttributeError.obj and the string module. The problem will be fixed in version 7.3. As a workaround, If the application does not require access to the module string, it can remove it from RestrictedPython.Utilities.utility_builtins or otherwise do not make it available in the restricted execution environment.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-47532?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including restrictedpython and RestrictedPython. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
restrictedpython PyPIAll versions7.3
restrictedpython PyPIAll versions7.3
RestrictedPython PyPIAll versions7.3

Products include Zope Restrictedpython.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47532?

Upgrade restrictedpython to 7.3 or later.

Is CVE-2024-47532 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-47532 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-47532, GHSA-5rfv-66g4-jr8h, PYSEC-2024-186, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-47532.

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