CVE-2024-23346

Pymatgen (Python Materials Genomics) is an open-source Python library for materials analysis. A critical security vulnerability exists in the `JonesFaithfulTransformation.from_transformation_str()` method within the `pymatgen` library prior to version 2024.2.20. This method insecurely utilizes `eval()` for processing input, enabling execution of arbitrary code when parsing untrusted input. Version 2024.2.20 fixes this issue.

CVSS v3 9.3 CRITICAL

9.3^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/blob/master/pymatgen/symmetry/settings.py#L97C1-L111C108	Broken Link
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/commit/c231cbd3d5147ee920a37b6ee9dd236b376bcf5a	Patch
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/security/advisories/GHSA-vgv8-5cpj-qj2f	Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/blob/master/pymatgen/symmetry/settings.py#L97C1-L111C108	Broken Link
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/commit/c231cbd3d5147ee920a37b6ee9dd236b376bcf5a	Patch
https://github.com/materialsproject/pymatgen/security/advisories/GHSA-vgv8-5cpj-qj2f	Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/critical-security-flaw-in-pymatgen-library-cve-2024-23346	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:materialsvirtuallab:pymatgen:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2024-02-21 17:15

Updated : 2025-02-05 22:10

NVD link : CVE-2024-23346

Mitre link : CVE-2024-23346

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-23346

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Products Affected

materialsvirtuallab

pymatgen

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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