In Python (aka CPython) up to 3.10.8, the mailcap module does not add escape characters into commands discovered in the system mailcap file. This may allow attackers to inject shell commands into applications that call mailcap.findmatch with untrusted input (if they lack validation of user-provided filenames or arguments). The fix is also back-ported to 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, integrity (unauthorized modifications), and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 5 products from python, from netapp, from netapp and 2 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2022-04-13T16:15:08.937
2025-11-03T22:15:43.133
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.6 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:C/A:P
8.0
8.5
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | python | python | ≤ 3.7.15 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | ≤ 3.8.15 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | ≤ 3.9.15 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | < 3.10.8 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | active_iq_unified_manager | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | active_iq_unified_manager | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility | - | Yes |
| Application | netapp | snapcenter | - | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 35 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 36 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 37 | Yes |
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