NLTK versions <=3.9.2 are vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to improper input validation in the StanfordSegmenter module. The module dynamically loads external Java .jar files without verification or sandboxing. An attacker can supply or replace the JAR file, enabling the execution of arbitrary Java bytecode at import time.
This vulnerability can be exploited through methods such as model poisoning, MITM attacks, or dependency poisoning, leading to remote code execution. The issue arises from the direct execution of the JAR file via subprocess with unvalidated classpath input, allowing malicious classes to execute when loaded by the JVM.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Атака возможна удалённо
Attack Complexity
Low
Легко эксплуатировать
Privileges Required
None
Права не нужны
User Interaction
None
Не нужно действие пользователя
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Полная утечка данных
Integrity
High
Полная модификация данных
Availability
High
Полный отказ в обслуживании
CVSS Vector v3.0