CVE-2021-32849: Arbitrary Command Execution in Gerapy
Summary
CVE-2021-32849: Gerapy is a distributed crawler management framework. Affects gerapy versions < 0.9.9. Fixed in 0.9.9. How to fix ↓
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Background
Gerapy is a distributed crawler management framework that allows users to manage and control their web scraping tasks. It provides a range of features for scheduling, monitoring, and executing crawlers across multiple machines. However, prior to version 0.9.9, Gerapy was vulnerable to an arbitrary command execution issue.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability allowed an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the system running Gerapy. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete compromise of the host system. The issue was fixed in version 0.9.9, which addressed the underlying security flaw.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 0.9.13 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "gerapy==0.9.13"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
0.9.9
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "gerapy==0.9.9"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in Gerapy allowed authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands. It is crucial to upgrade to version 0.9.9 or later to mitigate this security risk. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Gerapy is a distributed crawler management framework used for managing web scraping tasks.
The vulnerability allowed authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or compromise of the host system.
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade Gerapy to version 0.9.9 or later.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the official Gerapy advisory database.
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