Vulnerability DatabaseGHSA-879p-8gw4-mcpw

GHSA-879p-8gw4-mcpw
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The vulnerability (GHSA-879p-8gw4-mcpw) affects the fgr package on pip, specifically versions <= 0.3.2, and was disclosed on March 13, 2024. This security issue is related to Insecure Default Variable Initialization and has been classified as low severity with a CVSS score of 3.7. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-453 and primarily affects the logging functionality of the package (GitHub Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS v3.1 base metric score of 3.7, with the following characteristics: Local attack vector, High attack complexity, High privileges required, Required user interaction, Changed scope, Low confidentiality impact, Low integrity impact, and No availability impact. The technical specification is represented by the CVSS string: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N (GitHub Advisory).

Impact

The vulnerability affects users who would not want tracebacks included in their logs when errors occur in their code. The primary security concern arises when users inadvertently create scenarios where tracebacks might include sensitive information, which could be exposed if a malicious entity gains access to the log stream (GitHub Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Currently, there are no particularly reasonable workarounds available. Users are advised to upgrade to version 0.4.* when it becomes available, as this will contain the necessary patches to address the vulnerability (GitHub Advisory).

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