Vulnerability identifier: #VU74188

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28859

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
redis-py
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: andymccurdy (Andy McCurdy)

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition. A remote attacker can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

redis-py: 2.4.6 - 4.5.3

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External links
http://github.com/redis/redis-py/pull/2641
http://github.com/redis/redis-py/issues/2665
http://github.com/redis/redis-py/releases/tag/v4.4.4
http://github.com/redis/redis-py/releases/tag/v4.5.4
http://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8fww-64cx-x8p5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.