title: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in ipython
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.
problem types: CWE-250: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
affected:
{
product: ipython
vendor: ipython
versions:
status: affected, version: < 5.11
status: affected, version: >= 6.0.0, < 7.16.3
status: affected, version: >= 7.17.0, < 7.31.1
status: affected, version: >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.1
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: LOCAL
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 8.2
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: LOW
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: REQUIRED
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]