Python 3.x through 3.10 has an open redirection vulnerability in lib/http/server.py due to no protection against multiple (/) at the beginning of URI path which may leads to information disclosure. NOTE: this is disputed by a third party because the http.server.html documentation page states "Warning: http.server is not recommended for production. It only implements basic security checks."
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from python, from fedoraproject organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2022, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2022-08-23T01:15:07.617
2025-12-17T22:15:56.490
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.4 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | python | python | < 3.7.14 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | < 3.8.14 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | < 3.9.14 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | < 3.10.6 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | python | python | 3.11.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 35 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 36 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 37 | Yes |
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