Insufficient verification of data authenticity in python-certifi - CVE-2023-37920
Published: August 9, 2023 / Updated: December 4, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79296
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37920
CWE-ID: CWE-345
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Certifi
Affected software:
python-certifi
python-certifi
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exist due to software recognizes "e-Tugra" root certificates, which were subject to an investigation prompted by reporting of security issues in their systems. An attacker with ability to generate certificates signed with the compromised "e-Tugra" root certificate can perform MitM attack.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-37920
Install updates from vendor's website.