Vulnerability in Ipython
CVE-2022-21699
IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerabili…
EPSS: 0.014 (80.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ipython — versions < 5.11, >= 6.0.0, < 7.16.3, >= 7.17.0, < 7.31.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5x (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668 (x_refsource_MISC)
- ipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/whatsnew/version8.html (x_refsource_MISC)
- [debian-lts-announce] 20220124 [SECURITY] [DLA 2896-1] ipython security update (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- FEDORA-2022-b58d156ab0 (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
- FEDORA-2022-b9e38f8a56 (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21699?
- CVE-2022-21699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipython, classified under CWE-250. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2022-01-19.
- How severe is CVE-2022-21699?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-21699 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.