CVE-2020-11073
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2020-11073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autoswitch Python Virtualenv Project | Autoswitch Python Virtualenv | < 1.16.0 |
References
- https://github.com/MichaelAquilina/zsh-autoswitch-virtualenv/commit/30c77db7c83eca2bc5f6134fccbdc117b49a6a05Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MichaelAquilina/zsh-autoswitch-virtualenv/issues/122Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MichaelAquilina/zsh-autoswitch-virtualenv/pull/123Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MichaelAquilina/zsh-autoswitch-virtualenv/commit/30c77db7c83eca2bc5f6134fccbdc117b49a6a05Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MichaelAquilina/zsh-autoswitch-virtualenv/issues/122Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MichaelAquilina/zsh-autoswitch-virtualenv/pull/123Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11073?
In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0
How severe is CVE-2020-11073?
CVE-2020-11073 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11073?
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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