SUSE · security update for python3.9
Affects SUSESource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.9 Medium · fixed in SUSE package updates : update SUSE CPython when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 37% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.15.0a6, 3.14.7, 3.13.15
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jan 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade CPython to 3.15.0a6, 3.14.7 or 3.13.15.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Python Software FoundationCPython | Affected
| Fixed in
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| Python Software FoundationCPython | 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
Red Hat has released updated Python 3.14 packages in their Hardened Images RPMs to address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risks. For the webbrowser.open() API vulnerability (CVE-2026-4786), no mitigation currently meets Red Hat's criteria for ease of use and applicability; therefore, applying the official update when available is recommended. No additional mitigations are currently recommended by Red Hat.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in Python components distributed by Red Hat, including command injection flaws in IMAP and POP3 commands, email header injection due to unquoted newlines, and a command injection vulnerability in the Python webbrowser.open() API. These issues could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands under certain conditions. Red Hat has released updates for Python 3.14 packages in their Hardened Images RPMs to address these issues. Some vulnerabilities, such as the webbrowser.open() API flaw, currently lack effective mitigations that meet Red Hat's criteria. The overall severity is assessed as medium.
References
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:9228 (opens in a new tab)
- images.redhat.com (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-4786 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/ (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-5713 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6100 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1502 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-15366 (opens in a new tab)
- security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2026/rhsa-2026_9228.json (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4168 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/ (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2431368 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2431373 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2432437 (opens in a new tab)
- security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2026/rhsa-2026_4168.json (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/support/security/rating/ (opens in a new tab)
- ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/rhsa-2026_4168.json (opens in a new tab)
- lists.suse.com/pipermail/suse-liberty-linux-updates/2026-April/003263.html (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-15366/ (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-15367/ (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-0865/ (opens in a new tab)
- suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-1299/ (opens in a new tab)