RCE in Openapi-Python-Client Project

CVE-2020-15142

In openapi-python-client before version 0.5.3, clients generated with a maliciously crafted OpenAPI Document can generate arbitrary Python code. Subsequent execution of this malicious client is arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

EPSS: 0.018 (76.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15142?
CVE-2020-15142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openapi-Python-Client Project, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2020-08-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-15142?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-15142 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.