CVE-2023-37920 (Critical) detected in certifi-2021.10.8-py2.py3-none-any.whl

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CVE-2023-37920 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - certifi-2021.10.8-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Python package for providing Mozilla's CA Bundle.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/37/45/946c02767aabb873146011e665728b680884cd8fe70dde973c640e45b775/certifi-2021.10.8-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /docs/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /docs/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy: - cookiecutter-1.7.3-py2.py3-none-any.whl (Root Library) - requests-2.26.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl - :x: **certifi-2021.10.8-py2.py3-none-any.whl** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

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 (certifi): 2023.7.22

Direct dependency fix Resolution (cookiecutter): 2.1.0

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