T08 · Insecure Dependencies
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SKILL.md:46- Finding
Unpinned Third-Party Package Installation
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Vulnerability Details
File Location:
SKILL.md, lines 46–49
Vulnerability Type: Unpinned third-party dependency
Risk Level: MediumVulnerable Code
markdown ## 安装 ```bash pip install azure-ai-transcriptiontext ### Technical Analysis The installation instructions direct the agent or user to install `azure-ai-transcription` without pinning an exact version, verifying package hashes, or restricting retrieval to an explicitly trusted package index. Consequently, the effective code installed and executed can change after the Skill has been audited. Python package installation can execute package-controlled build logic, and the installed package will later run with the privileges of the user or agent process. A compromised package release, package-name ownership change, or unintended future release could therefore introduce arbitrary code into the environment. The audit did not establish that the named package is currently malicious. The confirmed issue is the unsafe, non-reproducible dependency installation practice. ### Attack Path 1. An attacker compromises the package publisher account, distribution infrastructure, or a future package release. 2. The attacker publishes a malicious version under the package name referenced by the Skill. 3. A user or agent follows the documented command: `pip install azure-ai-transcription`. 4. Pip resolves and downloads the attacker-controlled version because no exact version or hash is required. 5. Malicious installation logic may execute during installation, or malicious runtime code may execute when the package is imported and used. 6. The payload operates with the permissions and accessible environment of the invoking user or agent. ### Impact Assessment Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution under the account running pip or the transcription workflow. Depending on that account's permissions, the malicious dependency could access local files, environment variabl ...[truncated 306 chars]- Remediation
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Remediation Suggestions
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Pin the dependency to an exact, reviewed version, for example:
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Generate and verify cryptographic hashes through a locked requirements file:
text azure-ai-transcription==<reviewed-version> \ --hash=sha256:<verified-package-hash>Install it using:
bash python -m pip install --require-hashes -r requirements.txt -
Configure pip to use an explicitly trusted package index or an organization-controlled artifact mirror.
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Verify the package name, publisher, release provenance, and expected distribution files before documenting the dependency.
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Run dependency installation in an isolated virtual environment or container under a non-privileged account.
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Add automated dependency scanning and controlled update review so version changes require security validation before deployment.
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