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CVE-2026-15308: CWE-400 in Python Software Foundation CPython

0
Critical
Published: 07/09/2026 (07/09/2026, 17:10:57 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Python Software Foundation
Product: CPython

Description

The incremental HTML parser (html.parser.HTMLParser) allows for CPU denial-of-service through repeated unterminated markup declarations when processing uncontrolled data.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.7high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

cpython
pkg:pypi/cpython
Affected versions
<3.12.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/10/2026, 09:28:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

Red Hat released a security advisory RHSA-2026:37535 addressing CVE-2026-15308, a vulnerability in python3.13 packages included in Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs. The update provides new package versions (3.13.14-1.3.hum1) for multiple python3.13 RPMs across aarch64 and x86_64 architectures. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-835, which relates to loop with unreachable exit condition, potentially causing denial of service or other impacts. The advisory does not specify affected versions or detailed technical exploitation information. No CVSS score is assigned, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability affects python3.13 RPMs in Red Hat Hardened Images, potentially allowing issues related to improper loop conditions (CWE-835). The severity is rated high by Red Hat, indicating a significant security risk if unpatched. No known active exploitation has been reported. The impact may include denial of service or other stability issues related to the vulnerability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Red Hat has issued updated python3.13 RPM packages (version 3.13.14-1.3.hum1) that address CVE-2026-15308. Users of Red Hat Hardened Images should apply these updates as provided by Red Hat to remediate the vulnerability. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are indicated in the advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Csaf Category
csaf_security_advisory
Csaf Version
2.0
Publisher
Red Hat Product Security
Advisory Id
RHSA-2026:37535
Cve Count
1
Additional Cves
[]
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a50ba2e68715ace4357ce84

Added to database: 07/10/2026, 09:23:58 UTC

Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 09:28:43 UTC

Last updated: 07/11/2026, 02:47:18 UTC

Views: 38

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