CVE-2016-3953
unknown
CVSS v3
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CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
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Description
web2py remote code execution via hardcoded encryption key in session.connect function
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
30%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Package impact
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | web2py | <2.14.2 | 2.14.2 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3953
- https://github.com/web2py/web2py/issues/1205
- https://github.com/web2py/web2py/commit/9706d125b42481178d2b423de245f5d2faadbf40
- https://devco.re/blog/2017/01/03/web2py-unserialize-code-execution-CVE-2016-3957
- https://github.com/web2py/web2py
- https://github.com/web2py/web2py/blob/R-2.14.1/applications/examples/models/session.py
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4030-1
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