CVE-2021-42969
CVE-2021-42969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anaconda Anaconda3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Anaconda Anaconda3
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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.
- How severe is CVE-2021-42969?
- CVE-2021-42969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-42969 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-42969?
- CVE-2021-42969 affects Anaconda Anaconda3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-42969?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-42969 published?
- CVE-2021-42969 was published on 2022-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:anaconda:anaconda3:2021.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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