The detected version of the Python package, jupyter_core, is prior to 5.8.0. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability, as explained in the GHSA-33p9-3p43-82vq advisory. Jupyter Core is a package for the core common functionality of Jupyter projects. When using Jupyter Core prior to version 5.8.0 on Windows, the shared `%PROGRAMDATA%` directory is searched for configuration files (`SYSTEM_CONFIG_PATH` and `SYSTEM_JUPYTER_PATH`), which may allow users to create configuration files affecting other users. Only shared Windows systems with multiple users and unprotected `%PROGRAMDATA%` are affected. Users should upgrade to Jupyter Core version 5.8.0 or later to receive a patch. Some other mitigations are available. As administrator, modify the permissions on the `%PROGRAMDATA%` directory so it is not writable by unauthorized users; or as administrator, create the `%PROGRAMDATA%\jupyter` directory with appropriately restrictive permissions; or as user or administrator, set the `%PROGRAMDATA%` environment variable to a directory with appropriately restrictive permissions (e.g. controlled by administrators or the current user).

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

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Python Library jupyter_core < 5.8.0 Uncontrolled Search Path

high Nessus Plugin ID 237906

Version 1.1