CVE-2026-8838
Code Execution via Unsafe eval() in Amazon Redshift Python Driver
Publication date: 2026-05-18
Last updated on: 2026-05-18
Assigner: AMZN
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| amazon | amazon_redshift_python_driver | 2.1.14 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the unsafe use of Python's eval() function on data received from a server within the vector_in() function of the amazon-redshift-python-driver before version 2.1.14.
Because eval() executes the input as code, a rogue server or a man-in-the-middle attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the client machine.
The issue can be fixed by upgrading the driver to version 2.1.14 or later.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your client system without any privileges or user interaction.
Such code execution can lead to full compromise of the client environment, including data theft, system manipulation, or further attacks within your network.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to amazon-redshift-python-driver version 2.1.14 or later.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the vulnerability in amazon-redshift-python-driver affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.