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CVE-2015-5242

OpenStack Swift-on-File (aka Swiftonfile) does not properly restrict use of the ...

Medium CVSS 6.0

Overview

OpenStack Swift-on-File (aka Swiftonfile) does not properly restrict use of the pickle Python module when loading metadata, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted extended attribute (xattrs).

CWE: CWE-94 Published: 2015-11-25T20:59:04.367
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 6.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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