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CVE-2023-41419

python-gevent: privilege escalation via a crafted script to the WSGIServer component

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

9.1

CVSS 3.1

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Published · August 31, 2023

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in python-event, which could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw in the WSGIServer component. By using a specially crafted script, an attacker can gain elevated privileges.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management