QID 982340

QID 982340: Python (pip) Security Update for pip (GHSA-gpvv-69j7-gwj8)

The pip package before 19.2 for Python allows Directory Traversal when a URL is given in an install command, because a Content-Disposition header can have ../ in a filename, as demonstrated by overwriting the /root/.ssh/authorized_keys file. This occurs in _download_http_url in _internal/download.py.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-gpvv-69j7-gwj8 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982340

    CVE-2019-20916 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-gpvv-69j7-gwj8 pip URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-gpvv-69j7-gwj8
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