GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 `exotel` project on PyPI compromised, malicious release made
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Check this codebase for GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 is a vulnerability in exotel, published on 30 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected packages and fixed versions:
- exotel (PyPI): affected all versions; no fix listed
- exotel (PyPI): affected all versions; no fix listed
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3/index.md)
Attackers compromised the exotel PyPI account to publish a malicious release that executes malware during installation, requiring users to upgrade to a safe version.
- 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 GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?
GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 is a vulnerability in exotel, published on 30 Aug 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
The exotel project on PyPI was taken over via user account compromise via a phishing attack and a new malicious release made which contained code which some environment variables and downloaded and ran malware at install time
Which versions are affected by GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including exotel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
exotel PyPI | All versions | None |
exotel PyPI | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?
No fix has been published for GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 in the wild and no public exploit code.