Vulnerability · Published Jun 25, 2024 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2024-38526pdoc embeds link to malicious CDN if math mode is enabled
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In plain English
A security flaw in pdoc from mitmproxy. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.8% (higher than 90% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)0.0None
Exploit odds (30 days)3.8%top 9.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
pdoc provides API Documentation for Python Projects. Documentation generated with `pdoc --math` linked to JavaScript files from polyfill.io. The polyfill.io CDN has been sold and now serves malicious code. This issue has been fixed in pdoc 14.5.1.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | pdoc | 14.5.1 | GHSA-5vgj-ggm4-fg62 |
| PyPI | pdoc | 14.5.1 | PYSEC-2026-1764 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-1395 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C/MC:N/MI:N/MA:N