CVE-2022-26526

High

Description

Anaconda Anaconda3 (Anaconda Distribution) through 2021.11.0.0 and Miniconda3 through 4.11.0.0 can create a world-writable directory under %PROGRAMDATA% and place that directory into the system PATH environment variable. Thus, for example, local users can gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse file into that directory. (This problem can only happen in a non-default installation. The person who installs the product must specify that it is being installed for all users. Also, the person who installs the product must specify that the system PATH should be changed.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductAnaconda3
PublishedMar 17, 2022
First seenMar 17, 2022

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
anaconda anaconda3v ≤ 2021.11.0.0—
conda miniconda3v ≤ 4.11.0.0—

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