CVE-2016-3953

Critical

Description

The sample web application in web2py before 2.14.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving use of a hardcoded encryption key when calling the session.connect function.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWeb2py
PublishedFeb 6, 2018
First seenFeb 6, 2018

How to fix

Update
  • web2py web2py2.14.2 or later
  • web2py2.14.2 or later
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Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
web2py web2pyv < 2.14.22.14.2
web2pyPyPIv < 2.14.22.14.2

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