CVE-2022-408975.9MediumCWE-1333

CVE-2022-40897: Python Setuptools vulnerability

Python · Setuptools

Fixed in 65.5.1 · Affected: Python Setuptools before 65.5.1 · Exploitation: possible (1 to 10%)

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2.6%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days

85th percentile

050100

Higher than 85% of scored CVEs

5.9MediumCVSS 3.1

LowMediumHighCrit.

DescriptionCVE.org

Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) setuptools before 65.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via HTML in a crafted package or custom PackageIndex page. There is a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) in package_index.py.

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Exploitation: Possible (1 to 10%). EPSS between 1% and 10%.
CISA KEV: Not listed
Public check: No public nuclei template
Weakness: Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity · Denial of Service
Vendor: Python
Published: December 2022
Band: Possible (1 to 10%), December 2022

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