CVE-2013-5123

python-pip: insecure software download with mirroring support

Published Nov 5, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 5.9 Medium EPSS 8.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The mirroring support (-M, --use-mirrors) in Python Pip before 1.5 uses insecure DNS querying and authenticity checks which allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-c5h8-cq4v-cvfm Improper Authentication in pip
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:06 PM
Reserved
Aug 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 5, 2019, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:58 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 31, 2013, 12:00 AM