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CVE-2024-23346

Materialsvirtuallab Pymatgen vulnerability

9.3 CRITICALEPSS 3.82%
  1. Published21 Feb 2024

Description

Pymatgen (Python Materials Genomics) is an open-source Python library for materials analysis. A critical security vulnerability exists in the `JonesFaithfulTransformation.from_transformation_str()` method within the `pymatgen` library prior to version 2024.2.20. This method insecurely utilizes `eval()` for processing input, enabling execution of arbitrary code when parsing untrusted input. Version 2024.2.20 fixes this issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Materialsvirtuallab Pymatgen< 2024.2.20

Remediation

Fixed in
Materialsvirtuallab Pymatgen≥ 2024.2.20

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-23346 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-23346 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.82%.

How severe is CVE-2024-23346?

CVE-2024-23346 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.82% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-23346?

Affected products include Materialsvirtuallab Pymatgen.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23346?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Materialsvirtuallab Pymatgen 2024.2.20 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.