CVE-2023-24329
CVE-2023-24329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Python
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in the urllib.parse component of Python before 3.11.4 allows attackers to bypass blocklisting methods by supplying a URL that starts with blank characters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24329?
- An issue in the urllib.parse component of Python before 3.11.4 allows attackers to bypass blocklisting methods by supplying a URL that starts with blank characters.
- How severe is CVE-2023-24329?
- CVE-2023-24329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-24329 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24329?
- CVE-2023-24329 primarily affects Python. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24329?
- 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-2023-24329 published?
- CVE-2023-24329 was published on 2023-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/102153
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/99421
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00022.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6PEVICI7YNGGMSL3UCMWGE66QFLATH72/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DSL6NSOAXWBJJ67XPLSSC74MNKZF3BBO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EM2XLZSTXG44TMFXF4E6VTGKR2MQCW3G/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/F2NY75GFDZ5T6YPN44D3VMFT5SUVTOTG/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GR5US3BYILYJ4SKBV6YBNPRUBAL5P2CN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H23OSKC6UG6IWOQAUPW74YUHWRWVXJP7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JZTLGV2HYFF4AMYJL25VDIGAIHCU7UPA/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LWC4WGXER5P6Q75RFGL7QUTPP3N5JR7T/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MZEHSXSCMA4WWQKXT6QV7AAR6SWNZ2VP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/O5SP4RT3RRS434ZS2HQKQJ3VZW7YPKYR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OHHJHJRLEF3TDT2K3676CAUVRDD4CCMR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PEUN6T22UJFXR7J5F6UUHCXXPKJ2DVHI/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PURM5CFDABEWAIWZFD2MQ7ZJGCPYSQ44/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Q3J5N24ECS4B6MJDRO6UAYU6GPLYBDCL/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QRQHN7RWJQJHYP6E5EKESOYP5VDSHZG4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RA2MBEEES6L46OD64OBSVUUMGKNGMOWW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4IDB5OAR5Y4UK3HLMZBW4WEL2B7YFMJ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TZH26JGNZ5XYPZ5SAU3NKSBSPRE5OHTG/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U2MZOJYGFCB5PPT6AKMAU72N7QOYWLBP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UONZWLB4QVLQIY5CPDLEUEKH6WX4VQMC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WTOAUJNDWZDRWVSXJ354AYZYKRMT56HU/
- https://pointernull.com/security/python-url-parse-problem.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230324-0004/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/127587
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00005.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00000.html
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:management_services_for_element_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:management_services_for_netapp_hci:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 203.192.232.180 (ipv4-addr)
- 177.53.215.134 (ipv4-addr)
- 141.109.168.26 (ipv4-addr)
- 141.109.168.107 (ipv4-addr)
- 120.28.109.188 (ipv4-addr)
- 5.99.196.202 (ipv4-addr)
- 121.164.135.251 (ipv4-addr)
- 120.224.15.67 (ipv4-addr)