CVE-2018-14572: conference-scheduler-cli - Arbitrary Code Execution
Summary
CVE-2018-14572: conference-scheduler-cli Arbitrary Code Execution. Affects conference-scheduler-cli versions < 0.10.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
conference-scheduler-cli is a Python package available on PyPI that provides functionality for scheduling conferences. It allows users to import and manage conference data, including speaker information, session details, and scheduling. The package is vulnerable to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability when processing imported data in the form of a .pickle file.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the use of the pickle.load function on imported data. This function can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious .pickle file. An attacker can include Python code within the .pickle file, which, when executed, can perform unauthorized actions on the system. For example, an attacker can execute system commands using the os.system function. This vulnerability has a high severity rating (CVSS score: 7.8) and can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
If updating the package is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to avoid importing .pickle files from untrusted sources. Additionally, it is advisable to review and validate the contents of any .pickle files before importing them into the conference-scheduler-cli application.
Conclusion
The conference-scheduler-cli package is vulnerable to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability when processing imported .pickle files. This can allow remote attackers to execute unauthorized code on the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data manipulation. It is crucial to update the package to the latest version (0.10.2 or later) to mitigate this vulnerability. If immediate update is not possible, exercise caution when importing .pickle files from untrusted sources and validate their contents. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
conference-scheduler-cli is a Python package used for managing conference scheduling. It provides functionality for importing and managing conference data, including speaker information and session details.
The vulnerability arises from the use of the pickle.load function on imported .pickle files. This function can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
An attacker can craft a malicious .pickle file containing Python code that, when executed, can perform unauthorized actions on the system. This can include executing system commands or manipulating data within the conference-scheduler-cli application.
This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. It can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the conference-scheduler-cli package to version 0.10.2 or later. This update includes proper input validation and sanitization when processing .pickle files.
