CVE-2026-3479 — DISPUTED: The project has clarified that the documentation was incorrect, and…
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🚨 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. p
What This Means For You
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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Web Application Exploitation Attempt — CVE-2026-3479
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-3479 | Path Traversal | Python pkgutil.get_data() function did not validate the resource argument as documented, allowing path traversals. Affected component: pkgutil.get_data(). |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | Telegram |
| Channel | CVE Notify |
| Published | April 07, 2026 at 21:26 UTC |
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