The author of flask(and a lot more python stuff) goes a bit into detail here[0].
And as pointed out by another commenter my scenario is imaginary because user input needs to be passed to a f-strings. But I did update my original example with a tested `exec` because then you can import modules.
I do see my imaginary attack as low effort for a grey- or black-hat to automate and weaponize.
As mentioned/asked by parent, will we see mini renaissance of format string vulnerabilities, and I believe the answer is yes.
And as pointed out by another commenter my scenario is imaginary because user input needs to be passed to a f-strings. But I did update my original example with a tested `exec` because then you can import modules.
I do see my imaginary attack as low effort for a grey- or black-hat to automate and weaponize.
As mentioned/asked by parent, will we see mini renaissance of format string vulnerabilities, and I believe the answer is yes.
[0]: https://lucumr.pocoo.org/2016/12/29/careful-with-str-format/