Otterdog: AnyIO run_process/open_process ignores extra_groups and can retain parent supplementary groups
Affects otterdogSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High : upgrade to 1.3.4_1 soon.
Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 21:47 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.3.4_1
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade otterdog to 1.3.4_1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewotterdogpkg:brew/otterdogOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available in otterdog version 1.3.4_1 that corrects the handling of the extra_groups argument in AnyIO's open_process() function. Users should upgrade to version 1.3.4_1 or later to remediate this issue.
Description
AnyIO version 4.14.0 has a vulnerability in its run_process() and open_process() functions where the extra_groups argument is mishandled. Specifically, open_process() incorrectly forwards the extra_groups parameter, causing child processes to retain parent supplementary groups instead of properly setting or clearing them. This affects privilege dropping on POSIX systems, potentially leading to incorrect privilege management in subprocesses. The issue is fixed in version 1.3.4_1 of the otterdog product.
References
- github.com/agronholm/anyio/security/advisories/GHSA-3w57-8xmc-8v26 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/agronholm/anyio/pull/1209 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/agronholm/anyio/commit/eb562e6462ee46b1904e50b02ce00a858cdeb200 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/agronholm/anyio (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/agronholm/anyio/releases/tag/4.14.2 (opens in a new tab)