CVE-2018-20325

There is a vulnerability in load() method in definitions/parser.py in the Danijar Hafner definitions package for Python

published December 21, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
89.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky load() method in the Danijar Hafner definitions package could let attackers run any Python code they please! ๐Ÿšจ Think of it like a recipe book that allows anyone to add their own dangerous ingredients โ€” if not checked, what could go wrong? An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized commands, potentially leading to data breaches or compromising the entire system. This could result in catastrophic consequences for any application relying on this package, leaving sensitive data wide open!

Put simply

Think of it like a recipe book that allows anyone to add their own dangerous ingredients โ€” if not checked, what could go wrong? The vulnerability lies within the load() method in definitions/parser.py, where it fails to properly sanitize input, allowing for arbitrary Python commands to be executed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized commands, potentially leading to data breaches or compromising the entire system. This could result in catastrophic consequences for any application relying on this package, leaving sensitive data wide open! To protect your application, review your use of the Danijar Hafner definitions package. Consider updating to the latest version where this issue is addressed or refactor your code to avoid using the vulnerable load() method altogether. Regularly audit your dependencies to catch such vulnerabilities early! You've got this! ๐Ÿ”’ With these steps, you'll secure your code against this sneaky vulnerability! ๐Ÿฆธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03460 ยท 89.0th percentile
Published
2018-12-21T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 22:00Z
    There is a vulnerability in load() method in definitions/parser.py in the Danijar Hafner definitions package for Python
    cvelistv5