8.8
HIGH
CVE-2024-6345
Apache Setuptools Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

A vulnerability in the package_index module of pypa/setuptools versions up to 69.1.1 allows for remote code execution via its download functions. These functions, which are used to download packages from URLs provided by users or retrieved from package index servers, are susceptible to code injection. If these functions are exposed to user-controlled inputs, such as package URLs, they can execute arbitrary commands on the system. The issue is fixed in version 70.0.

INFO

Published Date :

July 15, 2024, 1:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

July 15, 2024, 1 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2024-6345 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://github.com/pypa/setuptools/commit/88807c7062788254f654ea8c03427adc859321f0
https://huntr.com/bounties/d6362117-ad57-4e83-951f-b8141c6e7ca5

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Dockerfile

Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Sept. 8, 2024, 3:07 p.m. This repo has been linked 3 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-6345 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
Django Releases Security Updates to Address Critical Flaw (CVE-2024-42005, CVSS 9.8)

The Django team has issued security updates for Django 5.0.8 and 4.2.15 to address multiple vulnerabilities, including potential denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and a critical SQL injection vulnerabil ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 10, 2024 (1 month, 1 week ago)

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  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability in the package_index module of pypa/setuptools versions up to 69.1.1 allows for remote code execution via its download functions. These functions, which are used to download packages from URLs provided by users or retrieved from package index servers, are susceptible to code injection. If these functions are exposed to user-controlled inputs, such as package URLs, they can execute arbitrary commands on the system. The issue is fixed in version 70.0.
    Added Reference huntr.dev https://huntr.com/bounties/d6362117-ad57-4e83-951f-b8141c6e7ca5 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference huntr.dev https://github.com/pypa/setuptools/commit/88807c7062788254f654ea8c03427adc859321f0 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE huntr.dev CWE-94
    Added CVSS V3 huntr.dev AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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