CVE-2023-24816: IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-24816?

ipython: upgrade to 8.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-24816 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24816 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-2023-24816 affect?

CVE-2023-24816 affects ipython. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Versions prior to 8.1.0 are subject to a command injection vulnerability

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-24816?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-24816 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) affecting ipython. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Versions prior to 8.1.0 are subject to a command injection vulnerability with very specific prerequisites. This vulnerability requires that the function `IPython.utils.terminal.set_term_title` be called on Windows in a Python environment where ctypes is not available. The dependency

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-78
Published	2023-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: ipython

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-10 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ipython ipython UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.10.0

Fixed in: 8.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 8.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ipython

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-2023-24816?

ipython: upgrade to 8.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-24816 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24816 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-2023-24816 affect?

CVE-2023-24816 affects ipython. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Versions prior to 8.1.0 are subject to a command injection vulnerability

How urgent is CVE-2023-24816?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

References

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