certifi-2022.12.7-py3-none-any.whl: 1 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 9.8) - autoclosed

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Vulnerable Library - certifi-2022.12.7-py3-none-any.whl

Python package for providing Mozilla's CA Bundle.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/71/4c/3db2b8021bd6f2f0ceb0e088d6b2d49147671f25832fb17970e9b583d742/certifi-2022.12.7-py3-none-any.whl

Found in HEAD commit: 2ecbce8beb9b9bd3cb2562e3a8543366c300c4c6

Vulnerabilities

CVE	Severity	CVSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (certifi version)	Remediation Possible**
CVE-2023-37920	Critical	9.8	certifi-2022.12.7-py3-none-any.whl	Direct	2023.7.22	❌

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Details

CVE-2023-37920

### Vulnerable Library - certifi-2022.12.7-py3-none-any.whl

Python package for providing Mozilla's CA Bundle.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/71/4c/3db2b8021bd6f2f0ceb0e088d6b2d49147671f25832fb17970e9b583d742/certifi-2022.12.7-py3-none-any.whl

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **certifi-2022.12.7-py3-none-any.whl** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 2ecbce8beb9b9bd3cb2562e3a8543366c300c4c6

Found in base branch: main

### Vulnerability Details

Certifi is a curated collection of Root Certificates for validating the trustworthiness of SSL certificates while verifying the identity of TLS hosts. Certifi prior to version 2023.07.22 recognizes "e-Tugra" root certificates. e-Tugra's root certificates were subject to an investigation prompted by reporting of security issues in their systems. Certifi 2023.07.22 removes root certificates from "e-Tugra" from the root store.

Publish Date: 2023-07-25

URL: CVE-2023-37920

### CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

### Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/certifi/python-certifi/security/advisories/GHSA-xqr8-7jwr-rhp7

Release Date: 2023-07-25

Fix Resolution: 2023.7.22

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.