CVE-2026-54273: AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-54273?

aiohttp: upgrade to 3.14.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-54273 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54273 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-54273 affect?

CVE-2026-54273 affects aiohttp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.1, no limit was present on the number of pipelined requests that could be queued. An attacker may be able to use pipelined requests to use excessi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-54273?

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

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-54273 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 3.14.1, no limit was present on the number of pipelined requests that could be queued. An attacker may be able to use pipelined requests to use excessive amounts of memory, potentially leading to DoS. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.14.1.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2026-06-22
Last modified	2026-10-25

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-22 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aiohttp aiohttp UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.14.1

Fixed in: 3.14.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aiohttp || rpm -q aiohttp || aiohttp --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.14.1 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-54273?

aiohttp: upgrade to 3.14.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-54273 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54273 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-2026-54273 affect?

CVE-2026-54273 affects aiohttp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.1, no limit was present on the number of pipelined requests that could be queued. An attacker may be able to use pipelined requests to use excessi

How urgent is CVE-2026-54273?

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

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