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CVE-2020-27589: Synopsys hub-rest-api-python (aka blackduck on PyPI) version 0.0.25 - 0.0.52 does not validate SSL certific...

Synopsys hub-rest-api-python (aka blackduck on PyPI) version 0.0.25 - 0.0.52 does not validate SSL certificates in certain cases.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-27589 affects the Synopsys Black Duck Python API wrapper distributed as blackduck on PyPI. Certain versions did not validate SSL certificates in some cases, which can let a network attacker impersonate the Black Duck server and observe or alter API traffic.

Executive priority

Treat this as a dependency hygiene and credential-protection issue. Prioritize environments where Black Duck automation handles tokens or runs over shared networks, but do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence.

Technical view

The source bundle identifies hub-rest-api-python, also known as blackduck on PyPI, versions 0.0.25 through 0.0.52 as affected by incomplete SSL certificate validation. No CVSS score, CWE, exploit details, or complete remediation statement is provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in Python automation, CI/CD jobs, or security tooling that imports blackduck or hub-rest-api-python to communicate with Black Duck services.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Practical risk depends on attacker network position, use of affected package versions, and whether sensitive Black Duck API traffic or credentials traverse the vulnerable client path.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, affected version range, project references, a fixing commit reference, an Optiv write-up reference, and a Synopsys advisory reference. The bundle does not include CVSS, CWE mapping, exploit status, or a clearly named fixed release.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Python environments and lockfiles for blackduck versions 0.0.25 through 0.0.52.
  • Check Synopsys, PyPI, and GitHub guidance for a fixed or vendor-approved version.
  • Upgrade or replace affected client versions where vendor guidance supports doing so.
  • Ensure client TLS verification is enabled and not disabled by configuration.
  • Reduce exposure by avoiding untrusted networks for Black Duck API automation.

Validation and detection

  • Search SBOMs, requirements files, and dependency locks for blackduck or hub-rest-api-python.
  • Confirm installed package versions are outside 0.0.25 through 0.0.52.
  • Review code paths using the Black Duck API wrapper for SSL verification behavior.
  • Check CI/CD jobs and automation hosts that call Black Duck APIs.
  • Document whether sensitive tokens are used by affected client versions.
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