CVE-2024-53899
virtualenv: potential command injection via virtual environment activation scripts
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · November 24, 2024
Updated · November 3, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the virtualenv Python package. Due to the improper handling of quotes in magic template strings, the virtual environment activation script is vulnerable to OS command injection,leading to the loss of confidentiality,integrity and availability of the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't 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 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command