Local Code Execution Vulnerability in JetBrains PyCharm
CVE-2021-30005

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Jetbrains
Status
Pycharm
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2021

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability in JetBrains PyCharm allows for local code execution due to insufficient validation when retrieving projects from version control systems (VCS). This security issue, present in versions prior to 2020.3.4, can potentially be exploited by malicious entities to execute arbitrary code on the user's machine. It is essential for users to update to a patched version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-30005-POC
Created by atorralba

References

https://blog.jetbrains.com
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https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/05/07/jetbrains-secu...
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-45
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

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