CVE-2018-8097: io/mongo/parser.py in Eve (aka pyeve) before 0.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Code

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-8097?

eve: upgrade to 0.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-8097 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8097 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-8097 affect?

CVE-2018-8097 affects eve. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). io/mongo/parser.py in Eve (aka pyeve) before 0.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Code Injection in the where parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-8097?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-8097 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting eve. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

io/mongo/parser.py in Eve (aka pyeve) before 0.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Code Injection in the where parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2018-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: python-eve

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-14 12:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

python-eve eve UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.7.5

Fixed in: 0.7.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eve || rpm -q eve || eve --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade eve

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eve

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-8097?

eve: upgrade to 0.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-8097 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8097 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-8097 affect?

CVE-2018-8097 affects eve. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). io/mongo/parser.py in Eve (aka pyeve) before 0.7.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via Code Injection in the where parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2018-8097?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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