SUSE python-sh · Security update for python-sh
Affects SUSE python-shSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.9 High · fixed in Ubuntu package updates : patch SUSE python-sh soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.2.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Aug 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-shpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-sh?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpython-shpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-sh?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpython-shpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-sh?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpython-shpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-sh?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSpython-shpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-sh?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSpython-shpkg:deb/ubuntu/python-sh?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
This update for python-sh fixes the following issue - CVE-2026-54552: `_uid` option performs an incomplete privilege drop on Linux/Unix-like systems and allows for privilege escalation (bsc#1272424).