#VU96731 Improper Certificate Validation in python-certifi - CVE-2024-39689
Published: September 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU96731
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39689
CWE-ID: CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
python-certifi
python-certifi
Software vendor:
Certifi
Certifi
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to Certifi python-certifi provide weaker than expected security, caused by the use of GLOBALTRUST root certificate. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability to launch further attacks on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.