Python up to 3.10 urllib.parse input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Python up to 3.10. Affected is an unknown function of the component urllib.parse. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-24329. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Python up to 3.10 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component urllib.parse. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in the urllib.parse component of Python before 3.11.4 allows attackers to bypass blocklisting methods by supplying a URL that starts with blank characters.

The weakness was presented 02/18/2023. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-24329 since 01/23/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210518 (Debian dla-3948 : pypy3 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.11 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (210518). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 210518
Nessus Name: Debian dla-3948 : pypy3 - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Python 3.11
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/23/2023 🔍
02/18/2023 +26 days 🔍
02/18/2023 +0 days 🔍
11/05/2025 +991 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-24329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-24329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221418

Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2023 08:07
Updated: 11/05/2025 20:17
Changes: 02/18/2023 08:07 (39), 03/18/2023 16:33 (12), 11/08/2024 00:09 (17), 03/18/2025 19:21 (1), 11/05/2025 20:17 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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