CVE-2022-21699 HIGH

CVE-2022-21699: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in ipython

Vendor Ipython
Product ipython
Weakness CWE-250
Published January 19, 2022
Last update April 22, 2025

CVSS base score

8.2/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

Description

IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability achieved by not properly managing cross user temporary files. This vulnerability allows one user to run code as another on the same machine. All users are advised to upgrade.

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

January 19, 2022 CVE published
April 22, 2025 Record updated