CVE-2022-26488
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CVE-2022-26488 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. In Python before 3.10.3 on Windows, local users can gain privileges because the search path is inadequately secured. The installer may allow a local attacker to add user-writable directories to the system search path. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Python before 3.10.3 on Windows, local users can gain privileges because the search path is inadequately secured. The installer may allow a local attacker to add user-writable directories to the system search path. To exploit, an administrator must have installed Python for all users and enabled PATH entries. A non-administrative user can trigger a repair that incorrectly adds user-writable paths into PATH, enabling search-path hijacking of other users and system services. This affects Python (CPython) through 3.7.12, 3.8.x through 3.8.12, 3.9.x through 3.9.10, and 3.10.x through 3.10.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | <= 3.7.12 | — |
| Python | Python | >= 3.8.0, <= 3.8.12 | — |
| Python | Python | >= 3.9.0, <= 3.9.10 | — |
| Python | Python | >= 3.10.0, <= 3.10.2 | — |
| Python | Python | 3.11.0 | Alpha1 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions | — |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions | — |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220419-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220419-0005/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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