CVE-2023-35932: jcvi is a Python library to facilitate genome assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-35932?

jcvi: upgrade to newer than 1.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-35932 being exploited?

CVE-2023-35932 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-2023-35932 affect?

CVE-2023-35932 affects jcvi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). jcvi is a Python library to facilitate genome assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics. A configuration injection happens when user input is considered by the application in an unsanitized format and can reach the configuration file.

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-35932 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting jcvi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jcvi is a Python library to facilitate genome assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics. A configuration injection happens when user input is considered by the application in an unsanitized format and can reach the configuration file. A malicious user may craft a special payload that may lead to a command injection. The impact of a configuration injection may vary. Under some conditions, it may lead to command injection if there is for insta

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-1284
Published	2023-06-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: jcvi project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-23 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jcvi project jcvi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jcvi

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-2023-35932?

jcvi: upgrade to newer than 1.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-35932 being exploited?

CVE-2023-35932 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-2023-35932 affect?

CVE-2023-35932 affects jcvi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). jcvi is a Python library to facilitate genome assembly, annotation, and comparative genomics. A configuration injection happens when user input is considered by the application in an unsanitized format and can reach the configuration file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-35932?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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