#VU70037 Untrusted search path in Python - CVE-2022-26488
Published: December 7, 2022 / Updated: August 17, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70037
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26488
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Python
Python
Software vendor:
Python.org
Python.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the search path being inadequately secured. A non-administrative user can trigger a repair that incorrectly adds user-writable paths into PATH, enabling search-path hijacking of other users and system services.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.