CVE-2016-3953
web2py remote code execution via hardcoded encryption key in session.connect function
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 1.5%
Description
The sample web application in web2py before 2.14.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving use of a hardcoded encryption key when calling the `session.connect` function.
How to fix CVE-2016-3953
To remediate CVE-2016-3953, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- PyPI/web2py—upgrade to 2.14.2 or later
Is CVE-2016-3953 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 1.5%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2.14.2
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |