CVE-2026-41206: PySpector is a static analysis security testing (SAST) Framework engineered for modern Python development work

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41206 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting pyspector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PySpector is a static analysis security testing (SAST) Framework engineered for modern Python development workflows. The plugin security validator in PySpector uses AST-based static analysis to prevent dangerous code from being loaded as plugins. Prior to version 0.1.8, the blocklist implemented in `PluginSecurity.validate_plugin_code` is incomplete and can be bypassed using several Python constructs that are not checked. An attacker who can supp

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-184
Published	2026-04-23
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: parzivalhack

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-23 02:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

parzivalhack pyspector UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.1.8

Fixed in: 0.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show pyspector

2. UPGRADE to 0.1.8

pip install --upgrade "pyspector>=0.1.8"

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41206?

pyspector: upgrade to 0.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41206 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41206 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41206 affect?

CVE-2026-41206 affects pyspector. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). PySpector is a static analysis security testing (SAST) Framework engineered for modern Python development workflows. The plugin security validator in PySpector uses AST-based static analysis to prevent dangerous code from being loaded as pl

How urgent is CVE-2026-41206?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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