CVE-2020-11073: In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv`

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-11073?

autoswitch python virtualenv: upgrade to 1.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-11073 being exploited?

CVE-2020-11073 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-2020-11073 affect?

CVE-2020-11073 affects autoswitch python virtualenv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.9). In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-11073?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.9UPGRADE

CVE-2020-11073 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.9) affecting autoswitch python virtualenv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.9 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-22
Published	2020-05-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: autoswitch python virtualenv project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-05-13 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autoswitch python virtualenv project autoswitch python virtualenv UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.16.0

Fixed in: 1.16.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy autoswitch-python-virtualenv || rpm -q autoswitch-python-virtualenv || autoswitch-python-virtualenv --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.16.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade autoswitch-python-virtualenv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade autoswitch-python-virtualenv

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-2020-11073?

autoswitch python virtualenv: upgrade to 1.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-11073 being exploited?

CVE-2020-11073 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-2020-11073 affect?

CVE-2020-11073 affects autoswitch python virtualenv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.9). In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0

How urgent is CVE-2020-11073?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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