CVE-2026-124249: Python Software Foundation CPython · Origin Validation Error
Affects Python Software Foundation CPythonSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.3 Medium : upgrade to 3.16.0 when convenient.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 14:35 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (PSF) | CVSS 4.0 | 6.3 |
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- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.16.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Python Software Foundation CPython to 3.16.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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| Python Software FoundationCPython | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubCPythonpkg:github/CPythonOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade to CPython version 3.16.0 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed by enforcing cookie policy checks before deleting cookies. No other mitigation is required as the fix is official and available.
Description
CVE-2026-124249 is a vulnerability in Python's CPython implementation affecting the http.cookiejar.CookieJar component. The flaw allows a server to delete cookies belonging to other domains from a shared cookie jar by sending an expired Set-Cookie header with manipulated Domain and Path attributes. This occurs because the CookieJar did not consult the cookie policy before deleting cookies, violating RFC 6265 section 5.3. The issue is fixed in CPython version 3.16.0.