CVE-2026-3479

A flaw was found in Python's pkgutil.getdata function, which is used to retrieve data from packages. This function did not properly validate the resource argument, allowing a local attacker to perform path traversal attacks. Path traversal enables an attacker to access files and directories store...

CVE-2026-3479

DISPUTED: The project has clarified that the documentation was incorrect, and that pkgutil.getdata has the same security model as open. The documentation has been updated to clarify this point. There is no vulnerability in the function if following the intended security model. pkgutil.getdata did...