virtualenv before 20.26.6 allows command injection through the activation scripts for a virtual environment. Magic template strings are not quoted correctly when replacing. NOTE: t — CVE-2024-53899

Summary

Advisory CVE-2024-53899. virtualenv before 20.26.6 allows command injection through the activation scripts for a virtual environment. Magic template strings are… Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: high. CVSS 8.4. See the official…

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

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