CVE-2013-5123
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 7.99%
Last modified
CVE-2013-5123 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The mirroring support (-M, --use-mirrors) in Python Pip before 1.5 uses insecure DNS querying and authenticity checks which allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.. EPSS estimates a 7.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The mirroring support (-M, --use-mirrors) in Python Pip before 1.5 uses insecure DNS querying and authenticity checks which allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pypa | Pip | < 1.5 |
| Virtualenv | Virtualenv | 12.0.7 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
| Redhat | Openshift | 1.0 |
| Redhat | Openshift | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Software Collections | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155248.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155291.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/21/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/21/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77520Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-5123Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-5123Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-5123Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155248.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155291.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/21/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/21/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77520Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-5123Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-5123Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-5123Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-5123?
The mirroring support (-M, --use-mirrors) in Python Pip before 1.5 uses insecure DNS querying and authenticity checks which allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2013-5123?
CVE-2013-5123 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5123?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2013-5123?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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