CVE-2015-8557

python-pygments: Shell injection in FontManager._get_nix_font_path

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.1

CVSS 2.0

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Published · September 28, 2015

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

The FontManager._get_nix_font_path function in formatters/img.py in Pygments 1.2.2 through 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a font name.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 2.0 · 5.1
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')