CVE-2021-47952

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.70%

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CVE-2021-47952 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. python jsonpickle 2.0.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Python commands by deserializing malicious JSON payloads containing py/repr objects. Attackers can craft JSON strings with py/repr directives that invoke the eval function during deserialization to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

python jsonpickle 2.0.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Python commands by deserializing malicious JSON payloads containing py/repr objects. Attackers can craft JSON strings with py/repr directives that invoke the eval function during deserialization to execute arbitrary code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47952?
python jsonpickle 2.0.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Python commands by deserializing malicious JSON payloads containing py/repr objects. Attackers can craft JSON strings with py/repr directives that invoke the eval function during deserialization to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-47952?
CVE-2021-47952 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47952?
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