CVE-2021-42969
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
5.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Certain Anaconda3 2021.05 are affected by OS command injection. When a user installs Anaconda, an attacker can create a new file and write something in usercustomize.py. When the user opens the terminal or activates Anaconda, the command will be executed.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-05-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-42969?
Certain Anaconda3 2021.05 are affected by OS command injection. When a user installs Anaconda, an attacker can create a new file and write something in usercustomize.py. When the user opens the terminal or activates Anaconda, the command will be executed.
Is CVE-2021-42969 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-42969 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 5.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-42969?
CVE-2021-42969 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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