How severe is GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?

GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 affects the following packages: exotel (PyPI). Ecosystems affected: PyPI.

How do I fix GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3?

The records we use list no patched version of exotel for GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3. 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-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 in my PyPI dependencies?

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.

How do I mitigate GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 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-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 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.

When was GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 was published on August 30, 2024. 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

`exotel` project on PyPI compromised, malicious release madeGHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3

GHSA-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3 is a security vulnerability in exotel. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Published

Aug 30, 2024

Updated

Aug 30, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Aug 30, 2024 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐍exotel

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

The exotel project on PyPI was taken over via user account compromise via a phishing attack and a new malicious release made which contained code which some environment variables and downloaded and ran malware at install time

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐍PyPI	`exotel`	all versions	No fix

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
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-x6xg-3fj2-4pq3. 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

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