CVE-2024-47532: RestrictedPython is a restricted execution environment for Python to run untrusted code

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47532?

restrictedpython: upgrade to 7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47532 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47532 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-2024-47532 affect?

CVE-2024-47532 affects restrictedpython. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). RestrictedPython is a restricted execution environment for Python to run untrusted code. A user can gain access to protected (and potentially sensible) information indirectly via AttributeError.obj and the string module. The problem will be

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-47532?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-47532 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting restrictedpython. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RestrictedPython is a restricted execution environment for Python to run untrusted code. A user can gain access to protected (and potentially sensible) information indirectly via AttributeError.obj and the string module. The problem will be fixed in version 7.3. As a workaround, If the application does not require access to the module string, it can remove it from RestrictedPython.Utilities.utility_builtins or otherwise do not make it available i

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-30 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zope restrictedpython UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.3

Fixed in: 7.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade restrictedpython

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-47532?

restrictedpython: upgrade to 7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47532 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47532 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-2024-47532 affect?

CVE-2024-47532 affects restrictedpython. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). RestrictedPython is a restricted execution environment for Python to run untrusted code. A user can gain access to protected (and potentially sensible) information indirectly via AttributeError.obj and the string module. The problem will be

How urgent is CVE-2024-47532?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-41039 HIGH 8.3 UPGRADE RestrictedPython is a restricted execution environment for Python to run untrusted code

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