CVE-2020-15801

Description

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 ._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.

Risk Information

Base Score

9.8

MODERATE

Vector

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

EPSS Score

Exploitation Probability

0.617

Associated Vulnerability

Vulnerability	OS Platform
Multiple vulnerabilities affected in Python 3.8.4	Windows
Vulnerability CVE-2020-15801,CVE-2020-26116 are affected in Python 3.8.4	Windows

Patch Details

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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234