exotel-py includes code execution backdoor inserted by a third partyGHSA-cv6j-9835-p7fh
CRITICALFix: jertel/elastalert2#931GHSA-cv6j-9835-p7fh is a critical-severity (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability in exotel. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
The exotel (aka exotel-py) package in PyPI as of 0.1.6 includes a code execution backdoor inserted by a third party. Users should downgrade to version 0.1.5 to avoid the problem.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | exotel | all versions | No fix |
Affected Products
exotelexotel_projectDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for exotel, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of exotel for GHSA-cv6j-9835-p7fh. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-cv6j-9835-p7fh in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.