Disclosure summary
Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service, Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of unfiltered user input to the function. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-77
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2018-1000802
Open original source · Updated Oct 08, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| python | python | * {"versionStartIncluding":"2.7.0","versionEndExcluding":"2.7.16"} |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 12.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 14.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 16.04 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 18.04 |
| debian | debian_linux | 8.0 |
| debian | debian_linux | 9.0 |
| opensuse | leap | 15.1 |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- bugs.python.org — Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- github.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- github.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- lists.debian.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.debian.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- mega.nz
- security.netapp.com
- usn.ubuntu.com — Third Party Advisory
- usn.ubuntu.com — Third Party Advisory
- www.debian.org — Third Party Advisory
- bugs.python.org — Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- github.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- github.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- lists.debian.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.debian.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- mega.nz
- security.netapp.com
- usn.ubuntu.com — Third Party Advisory
- usn.ubuntu.com — Third Party Advisory
- www.debian.org — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2018-09-18T13:29:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-08T17:17:06-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:18-04:00