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CVE-2022-48566
Vulnerability in libpython (CVE-2022-48566)
Summary
vulnerability in libpython (CVE-2022-48566). Confidential information can be exposed externally. Mitigation: upgrade to `3.6.13, 3.7.10, 3.8.7, 3.9.1` or later.
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A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2022-48566** has been found in libpython.
Confidential information can be exposed externally. CVSS score: ?/10.
What to do: upgrade libpython to **3.6.13, 3.7.10, 3.8.7, 3.9.1** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "libpython CVE-2022-48566" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2022-48566 (libpython) —
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Patched: `3.6.13, 3.7.10, 3.8.7, 3.9.1` — apply immediately
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.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (unclassified) exists in libpython.
📍 Affected scope
libpython — .
🔥 Severity
Severity: ?. Confidential information can be exposed externally
🔧 How to fix
Update to **3.6.13, 3.7.10, 3.8.7, 3.9.1**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'libpython' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'libpython' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `libpython` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade libpython to 3.6.13, 3.7.10, 3.8.7, 3.9.1ステージング環境で 3.6.13, 3.7.10, 3.8.7, 3.9.1 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-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 Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
Bitnami
libpython
[{"type":"SEMVER","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"3.6.13"},{"introduced":"3.7.0"},{"fixed":"3.7.10"},{"introduced":"3.8.0"},{"fixed":"3.8.7"},{"introduced":"3.9.0"},{"fixed":"3.9.1"}]}]
Bitnami
python
[{"type":"SEMVER","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"3.6.13"},{"introduced":"3.7.0"},{"fixed":"3.7.10"},{"introduced":"3.8.0"},{"fixed":"3.8.7"},{"introduced":"3.9.0"},{"fixed":"3.9.1"}]}]
Bitnami
python-min
[{"type":"SEMVER","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"3.6.13"},{"introduced":"3.7.0"},{"fixed":"3.7.10"},{"introduced":"3.8.0"},{"fixed":"3.8.7"},{"introduced":"3.9.0"},{"fixed":"3.9.1"}]}]
References
- advisory https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00022.html
- advisory https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00017.html
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48566
- advisory https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0013/
- web https://bugs.python.org/issue40791