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CVE-2022-21699

8.2 · HIGH

IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language.

Published Jan 19, 2022CWE-250EPSS 0.65%

Overview

CVE-2022-21699 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability achieved by not properly managing cross user temporary files. This vulnerability allows one user to run code as another on the same machine. All users are advised to upgrade.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/ipython/ipython/commit/46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668GitHubgithub.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5xRefipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/whatsnew/version8.html#ipython-8-0-1-cve-2022-21699Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00021.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CRQRTWHYXMLDJ572VGVUZMUPEOTPM3KB/Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DZ7LVZBB4D7KVSFNEQUBEHFO3JW6D2ZK/GitHubgithub.com/ipython/ipython/commit/46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668GitHubgithub.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5xRefipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/whatsnew/version8.html#ipython-8-0-1-cve-2022-21699Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00021.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21699?

CVE-2022-21699 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-21699?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-21699?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-21699?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-21699 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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