CVE-2016-10075: Tqdm TDQM Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r7q7-xcjw-qx8q
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10075 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) tdqm arbitrary code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Tqdm libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves tdqm arbitrary code execution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.11.2.

CVE-2016-10075 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10075
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r7q7-xcjw-qx8q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Tqdm
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-10075

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Tqdm dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

tqdm fixed: 4.11.2 
pip install tqdm>=4.11.2
tqdm fixed: 4.11.2 
pip install tqdm>=4.11.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show tqdm

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2016-10075, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show tqdm

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tqdm in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.11.2), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show tqdm command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Tqdm, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The `tqdm._version` module in tqdm versions 4.4.1 and 4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repo with a malicious git log in the current working directory.

CVE-2016-10075 Affected Tqdm Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.11.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tqdm
pypi/tqdm
PyPI
≥ 4.4.1
< 4.11.2
All 1 versions
4.4.1
4.11.2
tqdm
pypi/tqdm
PyPI
≥ 4.10.0
< 4.11.2
All 1 versions
4.10.0
4.11.2

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10075 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10075
Tqdm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tqdm/tqdm/issues/328
Tqdm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tqdm/tqdm/pull/330
Tqdm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tqdm/PYSEC-2017-74.yaml
Tqdm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tqdm/tqdm
Tqdm Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-01
Tqdm Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20170214023533/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95143
Tqdm Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/28/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10075?
CVE-2016-10075 is a security vulnerability in Tqdm involving TDQM Arbitrary Code Execution under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Tqdm versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.11.2 across affected packages: tqdm.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10075?
Upgrading to 4.11.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tqdm affected?
Yes, tqdm is affected in releases prior to 4.11.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.11.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10075?
CVE-2016-10075 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10075?
CVE-2016-10075 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2016-10075?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show tqdm'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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