CVE-2024-9287: python Command Injection — Fix

Description

A vulnerability has been found in the CPython `venv` module and CLI where path names provided when creating a virtual environment were not quoted properly, allowing the creator to inject commands into virtual environment "activation" scripts (ie "source venv/bin/activate"). This means that attacker-controlled virtual environments are able to run commands when the virtual environment is activated. Virtual environments which are not created by an attacker or which aren't activated before being used (ie "./venv/bin/python") are not affected.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
python	python	< 3.9.21
python	python	3.10.0 — 3.10.16
python	python	3.11.0 — 3.11.11
python	python	3.12.0 — 3.12.8
python	python	3.13.0 — 3.13.1
python	python	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/633555735a023d3e4d92ba31da35b1205f9ecbd7 https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/8450b2482586857d689b6658f08de9c8179af7db https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/9286ab3a107ea41bd3f3c3682ce2512692bdded8 https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/ae961ae94bf19c8f8c7fbea3d1c25cc55ce8ae97 https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/d48cc82ed25e26b02eb97c6263d95dcaa1e9111b https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/e52095a0c1005a87eed2276af7a1f2f66e2b6483 https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/124712 https://mail.python.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/RSPJ2B5JL22FG3TKUJ7D7DQ4N5JRRBZL/

Other References

https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/124651 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00024.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00000.html https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250425-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9287? +

A vulnerability has been found in the CPython `venv` module and CLI where path names provided when creating a virtual environment were not quoted properly, allowing the creator to inject commands into virtual environment "activation" scripts (ie "source venv/bin/activate"). This means that attacker-controlled virtual environments are able to run commands when the virtual environment is activated. Virtual environments which are not created by an attacker or which aren't activated before being used (ie "./venv/bin/python") are not affected. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-9287? +

CVE-2024-9287 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9287? +

CVE-2024-9287 affects products from python, specifically: python. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9287? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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