← Back to CVE List
CVE-2020-15801NVD
Vulnerability Summary
In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 9.8 (CRITICAL)
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Affected & Patched Versions
- Python Python >= 3.7.0 and < 3.7.9
- Python Python >= 3.8.0 and < 3.8.5
- Netapp Max Data
- Python Python 3.7.9
- Python Python 3.8.5
External References
- https://bugs.python.org/issue41304
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/
- https://bugs.python.org/issue41304
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-398330.html