Vulnerability in Python
CVE-2017-20052
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Python 2.7.13. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component pgAdmin4. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.013 (69.0th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 69th percentile — 69.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.012 · newest: 0.013 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Python — versions 2.7.13
- Unspecified Python — versions 2.7.13
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/92 (Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- vuldb.com/ (Third Party Advisory)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220804-0005/ (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20052?
- CVE-2017-20052 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2022-06-16.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20052?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-20052 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.