GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf
HIGHTorchGeo Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Description
Impact
TorchGeo 0.4–0.6.0 used an eval statement in its model weight API that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. All platforms that expose torchgeo.models.get_weight() or torchgeo.trainers as an external API could be affected.
Patches
The eval statement was replaced with a fixed enum lookup, preventing arbitrary code injection. All users are encouraged to upgrade to TorchGeo 0.6.1 or newer.
Workarounds
In unpatched versions, input validation and sanitization can be used to avoid this vulnerability.
References
Bug history
- Introduced: https://github.com/torchgeo/torchgeo/pull/917
- Patched: https://github.com/torchgeo/torchgeo/pull/2323
- Released: v0.6.1
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | torchgeo | ≥ 0.4&&< 0.6.1 | 0.6.1 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for torchgeo. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update torchgeo to 0.6.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
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.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf across PyPI dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.