GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3: Exotel `exotel` Project On PyPI Compromised, Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 is a HIGH `exotel` project on pypi compromised, vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Exotel libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves `exotel` project on pypi compromised, malicious release made. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Exotel
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3

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

exotel fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install exotel>=Latest secure release
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 exotel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show exotel

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

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Exotel, 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 exotel project on PyPI was taken over via user account compromise via a phishing attack and a new malicious release made which contained code which some environment variables and downloaded and ran malware at install time

GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 Affected Exotel Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
exotel
pypi/exotel
PyPI
0.1.6
All 1 versions
0.1.6
None specified

References

Exotel Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/exotel/PYSEC-2022-250.yaml
twitter.com/pypi/status/1562442... WEB
https://twitter.com/pypi/status/1562442207079976966

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?
GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 is a security vulnerability in Exotel involving `exotel` project on PyPI compromised, malicious release made under General Security Weakness.
Which Exotel versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: exotel.
What version fixes GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is exotel affected?
Yes, exotel is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?
GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check PyPI dependencies for GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show exotel'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "id" : "GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3",
  "modified" : "2024-08-30T23:36:58Z",
  "published" : "2024-08-30T23:36:58Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "`exotel` project on PyPI compromised, malicious release made",
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    "url" : "https://twitter.com/pypi/status/1562442207079976966"
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  "database_specific" : {
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    "severity" : "HIGH",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2024-08-30T23:36:58Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
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