IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Versions prior to 8.1.0 are subject to a command injection vulnerability with very specific prerequisites. This vulnerability requires that the function `IPython.utils.terminal.set_term_title` be called on Windows in a Python environment where ctypes is not available. The dependency on `ctypes` in `IPython.utils._process_win32` prevents the vulnerable code from ever being reached in the ipython binary. However, as a library that could be used by another tool `set_term_title` could be called and hence introduce a vulnerability. Should an attacker get untrusted input to an instance of this function they would be able to inject shell commands as current process and limited to the scope of the current process. Users of ipython as a library are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that any calls to the `IPython.utils.terminal.set_term_title` function are done with trusted or filtered input.
IPython: Productive Interactive Computing
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/7c/6a/1f1365f4bf9fcb349fcaa5b61edfcefa721aa13ff37c5631296b12fab8e5/ipython-7.34.0-py3-none-any.whl
Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt
Found in HEAD commit: 46b2b180777accd8b00c59f7f7b3dae4eeecfed2
Vulnerabilities
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Details
CVE-2023-24816
### Vulnerable Library - ipython-7.34.0-py3-none-any.whlIPython: Productive Interactive Computing
Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/7c/6a/1f1365f4bf9fcb349fcaa5b61edfcefa721aa13ff37c5631296b12fab8e5/ipython-7.34.0-py3-none-any.whl
Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt
Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **ipython-7.34.0-py3-none-any.whl** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 46b2b180777accd8b00c59f7f7b3dae4eeecfed2
Found in base branch: main
### Vulnerability DetailsIPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Versions prior to 8.1.0 are subject to a command injection vulnerability with very specific prerequisites. This vulnerability requires that the function `IPython.utils.terminal.set_term_title` be called on Windows in a Python environment where ctypes is not available. The dependency on `ctypes` in `IPython.utils._process_win32` prevents the vulnerable code from ever being reached in the ipython binary. However, as a library that could be used by another tool `set_term_title` could be called and hence introduce a vulnerability. Should an attacker get untrusted input to an instance of this function they would be able to inject shell commands as current process and limited to the scope of the current process. Users of ipython as a library are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that any calls to the `IPython.utils.terminal.set_term_title` function are done with trusted or filtered input.
Publish Date: 2023-02-10
URL: CVE-2023-24816
### CVSS 3 Score Details (4.5)Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: Low
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here. ### Suggested FixType: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-24816
Release Date: 2023-02-10
Fix Resolution: 8.10.0
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