QID 983497

QID 983497: Python (pip) Security Update for django-piston (GHSA-pvhp-v9qp-xf5r)

emitters.py in Django Piston before 0.2.3 and 0.2.x before 0.2.2.1 does not properly deserialize YAML data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via vectors related to the yaml.load method.

Django Tastypie has a very similar vulnerability.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-pvhp-v9qp-xf5r for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983497

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-pvhp-v9qp-xf5r django-piston URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-pvhp-v9qp-xf5r
    GHSA-pvhp-v9qp-xf5r django-tastypie URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-pvhp-v9qp-xf5r
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