Vulnerability in Python-Pip Affects Data Integrity for Remote Git Operations
CVE-2021-3572

5.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Pypa

Status
Python-pip
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2021

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-3572?

A vulnerability exists in python-pip that improperly handles Unicode separators in git references. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the issue, potentially leading to the installation of unintended revisions from a repository. The main threat associated with this vulnerability is compromised data integrity. Users are advised to upgrade to python-pip version 21.1 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

python-pip fixed in python-pip 21.1

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-2021-3572
Created by frenzymadness

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1962856
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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