Pwntools: Mako vulnerable to path traversal via backslash URI on Windows in TemplateLookup (CVE-2026-44307)
Affects pwntoolsSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High · fixed in 5.4.6-r0 : patch pwntools soon.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:12 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 59% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.4.6-r0, 4.15.0_9
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CleanStartpy3-jupyterhub | Affected
| Fixed in
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Homebrewpwntoolspkg:brew/pwntoolsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the security update by upgrading to py3-jupyterhub package version 5.4.6-r0 or later, which includes the fix for CVE-2026-44307. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires manual patching. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
CVE-2026-44307 is a path traversal vulnerability in the pwntools package affecting the Mako template engine on Windows via backslash URI in TemplateLookup. The vulnerability is addressed in py3-jupyterhub package version 5.4.6-r0, which includes security fixes. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability has medium severity based on available information.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to perform path traversal on Windows systems using pwntools, potentially accessing unauthorized files. However, no known exploits are currently in the wild, and the impact is considered medium severity.
References
- github.com/jupyterhub/jupyterhub (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sqlalchemy/mako/security/advisories/GHSA-2h4p-vjrc-8xpq (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44307 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sqlalchemy/mako/issues/435 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sqlalchemy/mako/commit/72e10c573ca0fbcbddd4455abca8ce92a61780d7 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sqlalchemy/mako (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/sqlalchemy/mako/releases/tag/rel_1_3_12 (opens in a new tab)