HIGH

CVE-2026-79824

CVSS v3

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-16

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Vendor advisories

CVE-2026-79824 Red Hat Product Security140 known affected
python: python: Arbitrary file overwrite via directory traversal in TAR archives
python-unversioned-command as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · python3 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 · python3-debug as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10

Full record on NVD

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in HPE NonStop Python 3.x could allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in filenames in a TAR archive.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: 2026-10-15
Last Modified: 2026-10-15

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79824?

A directory traversal vulnerability in HPE NonStop Python 3.x could allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in filenames in a TAR archive.

Is CVE-2026-79824 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-79824 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-10-16, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-79824?

CVE-2026-79824 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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