Vulnerability · NVD
CVE-2020-15801
CRITICAL 9.8
In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.
Attack vector : Network
No privileges required
No user interaction
Show raw CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
3.10%
above median
percentile 86.5%
Tracked apps referencing this CVE
For each app: the affected range, the fixing version, and where the tracked app stands today.
Vulnerable CPE configurations (2)
| Vendor | Product | Platform | Versions | CPE 2.3 URI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| python |
python All platforms (wildcard)
|
All platforms (wildcard) | ≥3.7.0 <3.7.9 | cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| python |
python All platforms (wildcard)
|
All platforms (wildcard) | ≥3.8.0 <3.8.5 | cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |