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HIGH

CVE-2024-8238

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-18

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Packages

  • aimPyPIfrom 3.0.0 · no fixed version listed

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Description

In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variables such as os.environ. If an attacker can write files to a known location on the Aim server, they can use str.format_map() to load a malicious .dll/.so file into the Python interpreter, leading to unrestricted code execution.

Technical details

Published
2025-03-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8238?

In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variables such as os.environ. If an attacker can write files to a known location on the Aim server, they can use str.format_map() to load a malicious .dll/.so file into the Python interpreter, leading to unrestricted code execution.

Is CVE-2024-8238 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2024-8238 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.8% on 2026-10-18, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-8238?

CVE-2024-8238 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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