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CVE-2026-102734: Python asteval · asteval is a Python expression evaluator designed for restricted execution

Affects python-astevalSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-102734· Medium 5.5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 1.0.9 : update python-asteval when convenient.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 22:31 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
5.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 1.0.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 13 Oct 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.10python-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • =1.0.6-2
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • =1.0.6-2
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • =0.9.30-1
  • =0.9.31-1
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • =0.9.19-2
  • =0.9.25-2
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=focalOther threatsAffected
  • =0.9.12-1
  • =0.9.12-2
  • =0.9.17-1
Fixed in–

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Description

asteval is a Python expression evaluator designed for restricted execution. Prior to 1.0.9, in asteval/astutils.py, the default Interpreter with numpy enabled exposes a ctypes type and permits from_address memory access. safe_getattr blocks the ctypes module but not reachable ctypes type objects, while attribute assignments use unfiltered setattr instead of safe_setattr. An attacker-controlled expression can derive an address with id, read memory through from_address, and write through an attribute assignment. The expression can read or corrupt arbitrary process memory, escape the intended sandbox, execute code, disclose secrets, or crash the host process. This issue is fixed in version 1.0.9.

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