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CVE-2026-50269: AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-50269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aiohttp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.0, attacker-controlled input included into multipart/payload headers can be used to modify a request to inject additional headers or similar. In the unlikely situation that an application is passing user-controlled strings into MultipartWriter.append(headers=...) or Payload.headers, then an attacker may be able to modify the request to inject headers or

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-93, CWE-113
Published2026-06-22
Last modified2026-10-25
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: aiohttp

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Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

aiohttp aiohttp UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.14.0
Fixed in: 3.14.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy aiohttp || rpm -q aiohttp || aiohttp --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aiohttp
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade aiohttp
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-50269?

aiohttp: upgrade to 3.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-50269 being exploited?

CVE-2026-50269 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-2026-50269 affect?

CVE-2026-50269 affects aiohttp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.0, attacker-controlled input included into multipart/payload headers can be used to modify a request to inject additional headers or similar. In t

How urgent is CVE-2026-50269?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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