PatchTheCVEpython vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting python, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.
python has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2026-08-11. Highest priority: CVE-2026-54981 (score 42/100).
- CVE-2026-54981 HIGH 7.8 MITIGATE Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an un
FAQ
How do I fix python vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is python being exploited right now?
None of the tracked python CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which python CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-54981 currently ranks highest (42/100): Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere in Visual Studio Code - Python extension allows an un.