RCE in Python Pillow
CVE-2023-50447
Pillow through 10.1.0 allows PIL.ImageMath.eval Arbitrary Code Execution via the environment parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-22817 (which was about the expression parameter).
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.017 (74.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Python Pillow
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 10.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Release Notes)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50447?
- CVE-2023-50447 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python Pillow, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2024-01-19.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50447?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-50447 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.