CVE-2023-49080: Jupyter Server errors include tracebacks with path information

Published Dec 4, 2023
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Updated

Impact

Unhandled errors in API requests include traceback information, which can include path information. There is no known mechanism by which to trigger these errors without authentication, so the paths revealed are not considered particularly sensitive, given that the requesting user has arbitrary execution permissions already in the same environment.

Patches

jupyter-server PATCHEDVERSION no longer includes traceback information in JSON error responses. For compatibility, the traceback field is present, but always empty.

Workarounds

None

Other sources

The Jupyter Server provides the backend (i.e. the core services, APIs, and REST endpoints) for Jupyter web applications like Jupyter notebook, JupyterLab, and Voila. Unhandled errors in API requests coming from an authenticated user include traceback information, which can include path information. There is no known mechanism by which to trigger these errors without authentication, so the paths revealed are not considered particularly sensitive, given that the requesting user has arbitrary execution permissions already in the same environment. A fix has been introduced in commit 0056c3aa52 which no longer includes traceback information in JSON error responses. For compatibility, the traceback field is present, but always empty. This commit has been included in version 2.11.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
pip/jupyter-server<2.11.2
2.11.2
jupyter Jupyter Server<2.11.2
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data<=4.0
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data<=5.0

Event History

Dec 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 5, 2023
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:15 PM
Aug 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Jupyter Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Jupyter Server vulnerability is CVE-2023-49080.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-49080?

CVE-2023-49080 has a severity level of low.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-49080?

The Jupyter Server package version up to exclusive 2.11.2 is affected by CVE-2023-49080.

4

What is the remediation for CVE-2023-49080?

To fix CVE-2023-49080, you should upgrade the Jupyter Server package to version 2.11.2 or higher.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number associated with CVE-2023-49080?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number associated with CVE-2023-49080 is CWE-209.

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