Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
pyChao contains a SQL injection flaw in mod_fun/__init__.py affecting the klauen/lesen function. An attacker with required access and privileges could affect database confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level. The source bundle identifies a specific patch commit, but affected version details are not provided.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency absent exposure evidence. Prioritize if pyChao is deployed near sensitive data or reachable by untrusted users. The main uncertainty is version scope, so inventory and patch confirmation matter.
Technical view
CVE-2013-10009 is CWE-89 SQL injection in DrAzraelTod pyChao. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L, scoring 5.5. VulDB classifies the issue as critical, while the supplied severity is medium. Patch commit 9d8adbc07c384ba51c2583ce0819c9abb77dc648 is referenced.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments running DrAzraelTod pyChao with the vulnerable mod_fun/__init__.py code. The bundle does not provide affected versions, package distribution details, or deployment prevalence. Adjacent-network access and low privileges are required by the CVSS vector.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV is false. Public references include VulDB entries, a GitHub pull request, and a patch commit. Evidence is sufficient to confirm the vulnerability class and fix reference, but incomplete on real-world exploitation.
Researcher notes
The record names klauen/lesen in mod_fun/__init__.py as the vulnerable area and identifies CWE-89. Version data is unavailable in the bundle. Use the GitHub pull request and patch commit to compare local code, without assuming broader product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the referenced patch commit or an upstream release containing it.
- Check the pyChao maintainer guidance for any additional remediation notes.
- Restrict access to pyChao interfaces that reach the affected function.
- Ensure the backing database account has least-privilege permissions.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious klauen or lesen activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems running DrAzraelTod pyChao.
- Confirm whether mod_fun/__init__.py includes patch 9d8adbc07c384ba51c2583ce0819c9abb77dc648.
- Verify affected database operations use safe parameter handling after patching.
- Review database permissions used by pyChao.
- Check logs for unexpected errors or unusual reads/writes around affected functions.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.217634CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217634CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/DrAzraelTod/pyChao/pull/1CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://github.com/DrAzraelTod/pyChao/commit/9d8adbc07c384ba51c2583ce0819c9abb77dc648CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.