CVE-2026-54274: AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-54274?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-54274 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54274 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-2026-54274 affect?

CVE-2026-54274 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, if an attacker sends large incomplete websocket frame payloads, it may be possible to bypass the usual size limits on memory use. This vulnerab

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-54274?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-54274 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, if an attacker sends large incomplete websocket frame payloads, it may be possible to bypass the usual size limits on memory use. 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 55%)
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-2026-54274?

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

Is CVE-2026-54274 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54274 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-2026-54274 affect?

CVE-2026-54274 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, if an attacker sends large incomplete websocket frame payloads, it may be possible to bypass the usual size limits on memory use. This vulnerab

How urgent is CVE-2026-54274?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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