fix: add Python 2.7-3.14+ compatibility for reverse_python_ssl#21311
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fix: add Python 2.7-3.14+ compatibility for reverse_python_ssl#21311karandesai2005 wants to merge 1 commit intorapid7:masterfrom
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- ssl.wrap_socket() was removed in Python 3.12, causing AttributeError - Added try/except AttributeError polyglot fallback for cross-version support - Maintains full backward compatibility with Python 2.7 and 3.4-3.11 - Preserves CERT_NONE behavior for reverse shell use case Fixes rapid7#21301
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Summary
Fixes
cmd/unix/reverse_python_sslfailing on Python 3.12+ due to removal ofssl.wrap_socket(), while maintaining full backward compatibility with Python 2.7 and 3.4–3.11 as required.Changes
ssl.wrap_socket(so)call with atry/except AttributeErrorpolyglot fallbackssl.create_default_context().wrap_socket()only on Python 3.12+ wherewrap_socketis missingcheck_hostname=Falseandverify_mode=ssl.CERT_NONEfor reverse shell compatibilityTesting
✅ Ruby syntax validation passed (
ruby -c)✅ Payload generation tested — generated Python passes
py_compileon Python 3.14✅ Fallback logic verified:
try:s=ssl.wrap_socket(so)present in generated payload✅ Backward compatible: Python 2.7/3.4-3.11 use
wrap_socketdirectly, 3.12+ use context APINotes
CERT_NONE) are intentional for penetration testing use casesFixes #21301