CVE-2026-102734: Python asteval · asteval is a Python expression evaluator designed for restricted execution
Affects python-astevalSource GCVE Database
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
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10python-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSpython-astevalpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-asteval?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| 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.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-102734 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-102734 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lmfit/asteval/security/advisories/GHSA-9w56-46f6-3qhx (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lmfit/asteval/pull/153 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lmfit/asteval/commit/a3e56e7f8ed567a4817684d94213b290359077b4 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lmfit/asteval/releases/tag/1.0.9 (opens in a new tab)