CVE-2021-47952

Description

python jsonpickle 2.0.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Python commands by deserializing malicious JSON payloads containing py/repr objects. Attackers can craft JSON strings with py/repr directives that invoke the eval function during deserialization to execute system commands and arbitrary code.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0040

Probability of exploitation

0.61%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

References

Other References

https://github.com/jsonpickle/jsonpickle https://jsonpickle.github.io https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49585 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/python-jsonpickle-remote-code-execution-via-py-repr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47952? +

python jsonpickle 2.0.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary Python commands by deserializing malicious JSON payloads containing py/repr objects. Attackers can craft JSON strings with py/repr directives that invoke the eval function during deserialization to execute system commands and arbitrary code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-47952? +

CVE-2021-47952 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0040, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-47952? +

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