PyMySQL up to 1.1.0 JSON escape_dict sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PyMySQL up to 1.1.0. This affects the function escape_dict of the component JSON Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-36039. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PyMySQL up to 1.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function escape_dict of the component JSON Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PyMySQL through 1.1.0 allows SQL injection if used with untrusted JSON input because keys are not escaped by escape_dict.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-36039 since 05/18/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1505 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211546 (Oracle Linux 9 : python3.12-PyMySQL (ELSA-2024-9193)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211546). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 211546
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 9 : python3.12-PyMySQL (ELSA-2024-9193)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PyMySQL 1.1.1

Timelineinfo

05/18/2024 🔍
05/21/2024 +3 days 🔍
05/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
11/20/2024 +183 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-36039 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-36039
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-265762

Entryinfo

Created: 05/21/2024 20:42
Updated: 11/20/2024 04:09
Changes: 05/21/2024 20:42 (56), 06/24/2024 06:09 (1), 11/20/2024 04:09 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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