CVE-2022-21699

Name: CVE-2022-21699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-19T22:15:09.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21699 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability achieved by not properly managing cross user temporary files. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability achieved by not properly managing cross user temporary files. This vulnerability allows one user to run code as another on the same machine. All users are advised to upgrade.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipython	Ipython	<= 5.10.0
Ipython	Ipython	>= 6.0.0, < 7.16.3
Ipython	Ipython	>= 7.17.0, < 7.31.1
Ipython	Ipython	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.1
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35

References

https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5xExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://ipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/whatsnew/version8.html#ipython-8-0-1-cve-2022-21699Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CRQRTWHYXMLDJ572VGVUZMUPEOTPM3KB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DZ7LVZBB4D7KVSFNEQUBEHFO3JW6D2ZK/
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5xExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://ipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/whatsnew/version8.html#ipython-8-0-1-cve-2022-21699Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CRQRTWHYXMLDJ572VGVUZMUPEOTPM3KB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DZ7LVZBB4D7KVSFNEQUBEHFO3JW6D2ZK/

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21699?

How severe is CVE-2022-21699?

CVE-2022-21699 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21699?

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Source: NVD / NIST