CVE-2023-5752
CVSS 3.1 Score 3.3 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Oct 25, 2023
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
CWE ID 77
Summary
CVE-2023-5752 is a vulnerability affecting pip versions prior to 23.3. When installing a package from a Mercurial Version Control System (VCS) URL using pip, the specified Mercurial revision can be exploited to inject arbitrary configuration options into the "hg clone" call. This manipulation of Mercurial configuration can result in the installation of unintended or malicious repositories. This vulnerability does not impact users not installing from Mercurial.
Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.
Share
Affected Products
- Pypa Pip
Affected Vendors
- Python Packaging Authority
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
Prioritize, Pinpoint, and Act to Prevent Vulnerability Exploits with Recorded Future
Note: This is just a basic overview providing quick insights into CVE-2023-5752 information. Gain full access to comprehensive CVE data, third party vulnerabilities, compromised credentials and more with Recorded Future
- Gain complete coverage of your cyber, third party, and physical attack surface
- Proactively mitigate threats before they turn into costly attacks
- Make fast, effective, data-driven decisions