CVE-2021-39160CWE-94

Code injection in nbgitpuller

Critical · published August 25, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious link could trigger arbitrary code execution in your environment! This CVE in nbgitpuller is a serious threat that demands immediate attention! 🔥 Think of it like a postal service accepting an envelope with a sneaky fake address — the moment it’s opened, it could spill out anything from benign letters to dangerous surprises, wreaking havoc in your home! An attacker could potentially execute any code they wish in your user environment, leading to a complete compromise of your system. This is an absolute disaster waiting to happen, as sensitive data could be exfiltrated, altered, or even deleted!

Put simply

Think of it like a postal service accepting an envelope with a sneaky fake address — the moment it’s opened, it could spill out anything from benign letters to dangerous surprises, wreaking havoc in your home! This vulnerability arises from unsanitized input in nbgitpuller, a Jupyter server extension that syncs a git repository to a local path. If a user visits a crafted link, it allows arbitrary code execution, making it easy for attackers to manipulate the server's operations.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute any code they wish in your user environment, leading to a complete compromise of your system. This is an absolute disaster waiting to happen, as sensitive data could be exfiltrated, altered, or even deleted! Upgrade to version 0.10.2 immediately to patch this critical vulnerability. Unfortunately, there are no workarounds for users unable to upgrade, so it's crucial to apply this fix without delay. Don’t wait — secure your environment now! You've got this! By taking action today, you can protect your system and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01730 · 77.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2021-08-25T18:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 18:10Z
    Code injection in nbgitpuller
    cvelistv5