🛡️ CVE-2020-27619 — libpython
Description
In Python 3 through 3.9.0, the Lib/test/multibytecodec_support.py CJK codec tests call eval() on content retrieved via HTTP.
Affected software
CVE-2020-27619 is recorded against 3 packages.
- libpython
- python
- python-min
Timeline and source
Published on 11 August 2025. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
bugs.python.org (Web)
github.com (Web)
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lists.apache.org (Web)
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lists.fedoraproject.org (Web)
lists.fedoraproject.org (Web)
nvd.nist.gov (Web)
security.gentoo.org (Web)
security.netapp.com (Web)
www.oracle.com (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libpython | — | — |
| python | — | — |
| python-min | — | — |
References
Similar Threats
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- Low BIT-libpython-2025-13462
- Medium BIT-libpython-2026-2297
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