PyPI/gdown CVE-2026-40491: high 7.8, EPSS 0.57%
gdown is a Google Drive public file/folder downloader. Versions prior to 5.2.2 are vulnerable to a Path Traversal attack within the extractall functionality. When extracting a maliciously crafted ZIP
Action: Upgrade gdown to 5.2.2 or later.
pip install gdown==5.2.2Affected
| introduced | fixed | last affected |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2.2 | - |
Fixed versions
| 5.2.2 |
Sources
- osv: PYSEC-2026-2158
- https://github.com/wkentaro/gdown/releases/tag/v5.2.2
- https://github.com/wkentaro/gdown/commit/af569fc6ed300b7974dee66dc51e9f01b57b4dff
- https://github.com/wkentaro/gdown/security/advisories/GHSA-76hw-p97h-883f
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