Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in conda-forge CI Setup Tool

CVE-2025-49598

What is CVE-2025-49598?

The conda-forge CI setup tool contains a vulnerability arising from the unsafe utilization of the eval function, enabling an attacker with control over a custom meta.yaml file to inject malicious code. This issue is primarily relevant within CI/CD environments, where an attacker can alter the RECIPE_DIR variable and deliver a compromised recipe. The vulnerability has been addressed in version 4.15.0, reinforcing the security of the tool against such exploits.

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