PyPI/nltk CVE-2026-62388: high 7.5, EPSS 0.51%
NLTK versions before 3.10.0 default to ENFORCE=False in pathsec.py, causing all security validation functions to emit warnings instead of raising exceptions. Attackers can bypass path traversal and pi
Action: Upgrade nltk to 3.10.0 or later.
pip install nltk==3.10.0Affected
| introduced | fixed | last affected |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.10.0 | - |
Fixed versions
| 3.10.0 |
Sources
- osv: PYSEC-2026-3722
- nvd: CVE-2026-62388
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nltk-before-insecure-default-configuration-pathsec
- https://github.com/nltk/nltk/security/advisories/GHSA-p3m8-78j2-g5p3
CVE-2026-62388 · published · modified · JSON