CVE-2026-97689: Important · python-urllib3 security update
Affects python3-urllib3Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited : upgrade to 1.24.2-11.el8_10 soon.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 09:14 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.24.2-11.el8_10
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the AlmaLinux python3-urllib3 package to 1.24.2-11.el8_10.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux 8python3-urllib3 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the official security update provided by Red Hat to upgrade python-urllib3 to version 1.24.2-11.el8_10 or later. This update contains the fix for the denial of service vulnerability. Refer to Red Hat's advisory and update instructions for proper remediation steps.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in python-urllib3 due to unbounded memory allocation in the chunk parser. This flaw can cause the affected software to consume excessive memory, potentially leading to service disruption. The issue affects versions prior to 1.24.2-11.el8_10 and has been addressed in the fixed release 1.24.2-11.el8_10.