CVE-2026-3479
pkgutil.get_data() does not enforce documented restrictions
Description
pkgutil.get_data() did not validate the resource argument as documented, allowing path traversals.
INFO
Published Date :
March 18, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 18, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3479
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 28c92f92-d60d-412d-b760-e73465c3df22 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate the resource argument in get_data().
- Ensure resource paths are properly sanitized.
- Apply input validation to prevent traversal.
- Update the get_data() function.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pkgutil.get_data() did not validate the resource argument as documented, allowing path traversals. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added Reference https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/146121 Added Reference https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/146122 Added Reference https://mail.python.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/WYLLVQOOCKGK73JM7Z7ZSNOJC4N7BAWY/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-22