CVE-2019-17626
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 10.23%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17626 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ReportLab through 3.5.26 allows remote code execution because of toColor(eval(arg)) in colors.py, as demonstrated by a crafted XML document with '<span color="' followed by arbitrary Python code.. EPSS estimates a 10.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ReportLab through 3.5.26 allows remote code execution because of toColor(eval(arg)) in colors.py, as demonstrated by a crafted XML document with '<span color="' followed by arbitrary Python code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Reportlab | Reportlab | <= 3.5.26 |
References
- https://bitbucket.org/rptlab/reportlab/issues/199/eval-in-colorspy-leads-to-remote-codeExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bitbucket.org/rptlab/reportlab/src/default/CHANGES.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://bitbucket.org/rptlab/reportlab/issues/199/eval-in-colorspy-leads-to-remote-codeExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bitbucket.org/rptlab/reportlab/src/default/CHANGES.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17626?
ReportLab through 3.5.26 allows remote code execution because of toColor(eval(arg)) in colors.py, as demonstrated by a crafted XML document with '<span color="' followed by arbitrary Python code.
How severe is CVE-2019-17626?
CVE-2019-17626 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17626?
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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