CVE-2023-37920 (Critical) detected in certifi-2020.4.5.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl

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CVE-2023-37920 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - certifi-2020.4.5.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Python package for providing Mozilla's CA Bundle.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/57/2b/26e37a4b034800c960a00c4e1b3d9ca5d7014e983e6e729e33ea2f36426c/certifi-2020.4.5.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /Gmright-system/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /Gmright-system/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy: - requests-2.23.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl (Root Library) - :x: **certifi-2020.4.5.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: b7c024e8a4ee13f6a45cb00117437f5302af545e

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 (requests): 2.24.0

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