QID 980782

QID 980782: Python (pip) Security Update for MLAlchemy (GHSA-xpm8-98mx-h4c5)

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the YAML parsing functionality in the parse_yaml_query method in parser.py in MLAlchemy before 0.2.2. When processing YAML-Based queries for data, a YAML parser can execute arbitrary Python commands resulting in command execution because load is used where safe_load should have been used. An attacker can insert Python into loaded YAML to trigger this vulnerability.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-xpm8-98mx-h4c5 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-xpm8-98mx-h4c5 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-xpm8-98mx-h4c5

CVEs related to QID 980782

CVE-2017-16615 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-xpm8-98mx-h4c5	MLAlchemy		github.com/advisories/GHSA-xpm8-98mx-h4c5

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