Insecure Deletion of Linked Resources in vantage6
Summary
CVE-2023-41881: vantage6 does not properly delete linked resources when deleting a collaboration. Affects vantage6 versions < 4.0.0. Fixed in 4.0.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
vantage6 is a Python package available on PyPI that provides a collaborative environment for distributed machine learning and data analysis. It allows users to share data and algorithms securely across multiple organizations. The package is widely used in various industries for collaborative research and analysis tasks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in vantage6 arises when a collaboration is deleted. The linked resources, such as tasks associated with that collaboration, are not properly deleted. This can lead to information disclosure, as authenticated users in a new collaboration with the same ID as the deleted collaboration may be able to access results from the deleted collaboration. Although the likelihood of this side-effect is low, it poses a potential risk to data privacy and confidentiality.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 5.0.3 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "vantage6==5.0.3"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
4.0.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "vantage6==4.0.0"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround provided for this vulnerability. Users are advised to update to the latest version of vantage6 as soon as possible.
Conclusion
Insecure deletion of linked resources in vantage6 can potentially lead to information disclosure. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version of vantage6 (4.0.0 or later) to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
vantage6 is a Python package that enables collaborative machine learning and data analysis across multiple organizations.
The vulnerability can potentially lead to information disclosure, as results from a deleted collaboration may be accessible to authenticated users in a new collaboration with the same ID.
To fix this vulnerability, update vantage6 to version 4.0.0 or later.
No specific workaround is provided. Updating to the latest version is the recommended solution.
For more information, you can refer to the vulnerability details on the Vulert website or contact the vantage6 support team.
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