Command Injection in Python Software Foundation Python (CVE-2018-1000802)
Summary
Command injection in Python Software Foundation Python (CVE-2018-1000802). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service, Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of unfiltered user input to the function. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD GitHub Advisory OSV
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2018-1000802 has been found in Python Software Foundation Python.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 9.8/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "Python Software Foundation Python CVE-2018-1000802" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2018-1000802 (Python Software Foundation Python) — CWE-77 / CVSS v3 9.8
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
A vulnerability (CWE-77) exists in Python Software Foundation Python.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of Python Software Foundation Python.
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで Python Software Foundation Python を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2018-1000802 python2.7 Fixed in: 2.7.15-5
References
- advisory lists.opensuse.org
- advisory lists.debian.org
- advisory lists.debian.org
- advisory usn.ubuntu.com
- advisory usn.ubuntu.com
- advisory debian.org
- patch bugs.python.org
- patch github.com
- patch github.com
- web mega.nz
- web security.netapp.com
- web nvd.nist.gov
- web mega.nz
- web security.netapp.com
- web usn.ubuntu.com
- web usn.ubuntu.com
- web github.com