CVE-2015-20107

What it is

In Python (aka CPython) up to 3.10.8, the mailcap module does not add escape characters into commands discovered in the system mailcap file. This may allow attackers to inject shell commands into applications that call mailcap.findmatch with untrusted input (if they lack validation of user-provided filenames or arguments). The fix is also back-ported to 3.7, 3.8, 3.9

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

2.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2022-04-13 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-14 07:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.6 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-04-13 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-14 07:16 UTC

Exploit probability

2.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-77 · Command injection

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Python ≤ 3.7.15
• Python ≤ 3.8.15
• Python ≤ 3.9.15
• Python < 3.10.8
• Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager
• Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility
• Netapp Snapcenter
• Fedoraproject Fedora 35

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

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