black-22.6.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl: 1 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 5.3) - autoclosed

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Vulnerable Library - black-22.6.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl

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Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/40/d1/3f366d7887d1fb6e3e487a6c975a9e9e13618757ed0d5427197fa9e28290/black-22.6.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl

Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Vulnerabilities

CVE	Severity	CVSS	Exploit Maturity	EPSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (black version)	Remediation Possible**	Reachability
CVE-2024-21503	Medium	5.3	Proof of concept	0.0%	black-22.6.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl	Direct	24.3.0	✅

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Details

CVE-2024-21503

Vulnerable Library - black-22.6.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl

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Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/40/d1/3f366d7887d1fb6e3e487a6c975a9e9e13618757ed0d5427197fa9e28290/black-22.6.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl

Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ black-22.6.0-cp37-cp37m-manylinux_2_17_x86_64.manylinux2014_x86_64.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

Versions of the package black before 24.3.0 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the lines_with_leading_tabs_expanded function in the strings.py file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious input that causes a denial of service.

Exploiting this vulnerability is possible when running Black on untrusted input, or if you habitually put thousands of leading tab characters in your docstrings.

Publish Date: 2024-03-19

URL: CVE-2024-21503

Threat Assessment

Exploit Maturity: Proof of concept

EPSS: 0.0%

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.3)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: Low

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-fj7x-q9j7-g6q6

Release Date: 2024-03-19

Fix Resolution: 24.3.0

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✔️ This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.