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CVE-2024-23346

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Date: February 21, 2024

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.

Language: Python

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Related Resources (8)

https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/critical-security-flaw-in-pymatgen-library-cve-2024-23346
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/blob/master/pymatgen/symmetry/settings.py#L97C1-L111C108
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/commit/c231cbd3d5147ee920a37b6ee9dd236b376bcf5a
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23346
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pymatgen/PYSEC-2024-226.yaml
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/security/advisories/GHSA-vgv8-5cpj-qj2f
https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2024-23346

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Weakness Type (CWE)

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

CWE-77

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CVSS v3.1

Base Score:
Attack Vector (AV): LOCAL
Attack Complexity (AC): LOW
Privileges Required (PR): NONE
User Interaction (UI): NONE
Scope (S): CHANGED
Confidentiality (C): HIGH
Integrity (I): HIGH
Availability (A): HIGH

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