CPython Vulnerability Allows Remote Attack, CVSS 8.6
Summary
CERT-Bund published security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1222 warning of a vulnerability in CPython versions prior to 3.15.0. The vulnerability carries a CVSS Base Score of 8.6 (high) and a Temporal Score of 7.5 (high), with remote attack capability confirmed. All major operating systems including Linux, UNIX, Windows, and other platforms are affected.
“Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in CPython ausnutzen, um einen nicht näher spezifizierten Angriff durchzuführen.”
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CERT-Bund issued a security advisory documenting a high-severity vulnerability in Open Source Python CPython affecting all versions prior to 3.15.0. The vulnerability carries a CVSS Base Score of 8.6 and is confirmed to support remote attacks.
Organisations running CPython installations on Linux, UNIX, Windows, or other operating systems should assess their exposure and apply available mitigations. The advisory confirms mitigation measures are available, though specific patch or workaround details should be obtained from Python project channels.
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[WID-SEC-2026-1222] CPython: Schwachstelle ermöglicht nicht spezifizierten Angriff CVSS Base Score 8.6 (hoch) CVSS Temporal Score 7.5 (hoch) Remoteangriff ja Datum 21.04.2026 Stand 22.04.2026 Mitigation ja
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Betriebssystem
- Linux
- Sonstiges
- UNIX
- Windows
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Python ist eine universelle, üblicherweise interpretierte, höhere Programmiersprache.
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21.04.2026
- Open Source Python CPython <3.15.0
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Angriff
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in CPython ausnutzen, um einen nicht näher spezifizierten Angriff durchzuführen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben
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