CVE-2026-42266
Description
A flaw was found in JupyterLab, an extensible environment for interactive computing. The PyPI Extension Manager, responsible for installing extensions, failed to properly enforce its allow-list of approved extensions. This vulnerability allowed for the installation of unauthorized extensions from sources outside the default PyPI index. Exploitation of this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution and significant system compromise.
Statement
This Important flaw in JupyterLab, as utilized in Red Hat OpenShift AI and Migration Toolkit for Applications, stems from the PyPI Extension Manager's failure to enforce its extension allow-list. This enables the installation of unauthorized extensions from external sources, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and significant system compromise within the JupyterLab environment.
Mitigation
Upgrade JupyterLab to version 4.5.7 or later.
Set the JupyterLab extension manager to read-only mode to prevent users from installing unauthorized extensions. Note: configuring a PyPI proxy with an allow list of packages is not sufficient to protect against this vulnerability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 8.8 | N/A | 8.8 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | Low |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality,Integrity,Availability,Other
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands; Alter Execution Logic; Read Application Data; Modify Application Data
An attacker could include arguments that allow unintended commands or code to be executed, allow sensitive data to be read or modified or could cause other unintended behavior.
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