T08 · Insecure Dependencies
- Location
SKILL.md:32- Finding
Unpinned Third-Party Dependencies and Browser Runtime
- Content
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Vulnerability Details
File Location:
SKILL.md, lines 32-35
Vulnerability Type: Uncontrolled third-party dependency versions
Risk Level: MediumVulnerable Code:
bash pip install playwright openpyxl playwright install chromiumTechnical Analysis
The installation instructions retrieve
playwright,openpyxl, and a Chromium runtime without pinning reviewed versions or validating artifact hashes. Consequently, the effective installed components can change after the skill has been reviewed.This is an insecure supply-chain practice rather than proof that the current upstream packages are malicious. If an upstream package, package-index account, configured package repository, or downloaded browser artifact is compromised, following these instructions could install attacker-controlled content. Python packages can execute code during installation or when imported, while a compromised browser runtime would execute when the automation starts.
Attack Path
- An attacker compromises an upstream dependency release, package-index account, configured package source, or browser artifact.
- A user follows the documented installation commands.
pipand Playwright resolve and download the mutable, unverified artifacts.- Malicious code executes during package installation, module import, or browser startup.
- The code operates with the privileges of the user performing the installation or running the skill.
Impact Assessment
Successful exploitation could permit arbitrary code execution under the installing user's account. Depending on that account's permissions, the attacker could access user-readable files, browser automation data, environment variables, authentication sessions, and network resources available to the host. No evidence shows that the referenced legitimate dependencies are currently malicious, and no privilege escalation beyond the invoking user's permissions is demonstra ...[truncated 4 chars]
- Remediation
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Remediation Suggestions
- Pin every Python dependency to a reviewed version in a lock file or fully pinned requirements file.
- Use hash verification, such as
pip install --require-hashes -r requirements.txt. - Pin the Playwright package and corresponding browser revision as a tested pair.
- Download packages only from explicitly approved repositories over TLS.
- Verify package provenance and browser artifact integrity before installation.
- Run installation and browser automation in a non-privileged, isolated environment.
- Add automated dependency scanning and a controlled process for reviewing version updates.
