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Python Library Certifi < 2024.07.04 Untrusted Root Certificate

high Nessus Plugin ID 204790

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Synopsis

A Python library installed on the remote host is affected by a root certificate vulnerability.

Description

The detected version of Certifi python package, certifi, is prior to version 2024.07.04. It is, therefore, it contains untrusted root certificates from GLOBALTRUST. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to gain arbitrary permissions within the applicaiton.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to certifi version 2024.07.04 or later.

See Also

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-248v-346w-9cwc

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 204790

File Name: python_cetrifi_2024_07_04.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 7/26/2024

Updated: 11/1/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 5.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-39689

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:certifi

Required KB Items: Host/nix/packages, Host/nix/Python/Packages/Enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/4/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/4/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-39689

IAVA: 2024-A-0447