How severe is GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx?

GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx affects the following packages: cheetah (PyPI). Ecosystems affected: PyPI.

How do I fix GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx?

The records we use list no patched version of cheetah for GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx in my PyPI dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for cheetah, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

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.

Is GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx?

GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.4%, placing it in the 38th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

When was GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx was published on May 1, 2022 and was last updated on July 6, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

🐍 PyPI

Not in CISA KEV

Cheetah Path Search Order HijackingGHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx

GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx is a remote code execution vulnerability in cheetah. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Also known asCVE-2005-1632PYSEC-2026-622

Published

May 1, 2022

Updated

Jul 6, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 9, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs38th percentile — riskier than 38% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐍cheetah

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects PyPI packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Cheetah 0.9.15 and 0.9.16 searches the /tmp directory for modules before using the paths in the PYTHONPATH variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious module in /tmp/.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐍PyPI	`cheetah`	≥ 0.9.15	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

cheetahtavis_rudd

2 versions

0.9.150.9.16

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for cheetah, 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 cheetah for GHSA-vxf2-7rc3-pxmx. 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

Cheetah 0.9.15 and 0.9.16 searches the `/tmp` directory for modules before using the paths in the `PYTHONPATH` variable, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a malicious module in `/tmp/`.

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