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CVE-2011-4212

UnknownEPSS 0.23%

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CVE-2011-4212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sandbox environment in the Google App Engine Python SDK before 1.5.4 does not properly prevent os.popen calls, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via a dev_appserver.RestrictedPathFunction._original_os reference within the code parameter to _ah/admin/interactive/execute, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1364.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sandbox environment in the Google App Engine Python SDK before 1.5.4 does not properly prevent os.popen calls, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via a dev_appserver.RestrictedPathFunction._original_os reference within the code parameter to _ah/admin/interactive/execute, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1364.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.23%

13.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk<= 1.5.3
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.0.1
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.0.2
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.0
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.1
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.2
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.3
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.4
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.5
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.6
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.7
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.8
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.1.9
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.0
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.1
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.2
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.3
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.4
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.5
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.6
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.2.7
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.0
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.1
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.2
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.3
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.4
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.5
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.6
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.7
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.3.8
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.4.0
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.4.1
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.4.2
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.4.3
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.5.0
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.5.1
GoogleApp Engine Python Sdk1.5.2

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4212?
The sandbox environment in the Google App Engine Python SDK before 1.5.4 does not properly prevent os.popen calls, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via a dev_appserver.RestrictedPathFunction._original_os reference within the code parameter to _ah/admin/interactive/execute, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1364.
How severe is CVE-2011-4212?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4212?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST