Pipreqs
CVE-2023-31543
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
A dependency confusion in pipreqs v0.3.0 to v0.4.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PyPI package to the chosen repository server.
AnalysisAI
A dependency confusion in pipreqs v0.3.0 to v0.4.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PyPI package to the chosen repository server. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. A dependency confusion in pipreqs v0.3.0 to v0.4.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PyPI package to the chosen repository server. Affected products include: Pipreqs Project Pipreqs.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same weakness CWE-427 – Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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External POC / Exploit Code
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