CVE-2017-18342PYSEC-2018-49GHSA-RPRW-H62V-C2W7
In PyYAML before 5.1, the yaml.load() API could execute arbitrary code if used with untrusted data.
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Fix
- Fixed in 5.1
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
In PyYAML before 5.1, the yaml.load() API could execute arbitrary code if used with untrusted data. The load() function has been deprecated in version 5.1 and the 'UnsafeLoader' has been introduced for backward compatibility with the function.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
- pyyamlPyPI
fixed in 5.1