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CVE-2020-15141

Path Traversal in openapi-python-client

MEDIUM
4.1
CVSS Score
Published: August 14, 2020 at 04:20 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 02:56 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsOpenapi Python ClientPython Client Project Openapi Python Client

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Severity
MEDIUM4.1
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%

Description

In openapi-python-client before version 0.5.3, there is a path traversal vulnerability. If a user generated a client using a maliciously crafted OpenAPI document, it is possible for generated files to be placed in arbitrary locations on disk.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Openapi Python Client· Openapi Python Client Project
95%
v < 0.5.3
Affected range stops below 0.5.3, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Python Client Project Openapi Python Client· Triaxtecpypi
60%
v < 0.5.3
Affected range stops below 0.5.3, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

References (4)

x_refsource_MISCRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://github.com/triaxtec/openapi-python-client/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#053---2020-08-13
x_refsource_MISCPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://github.com/triaxtec/openapi-python-client/commit/3e7dfae5d0b3685abf1ede1bc6c086a116ac4746
x_refsource_CONFIRMThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://github.com/triaxtec/openapi-python-client/security/advisories/GHSA-7wgr-7666-7pwj
x_refsource_MISCProductThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://pypi.org/project/openapi-python-client

CVSS

4.1MEDIUM[email protected]
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-22

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