[UPDATE] [low] CPython: Vulnerability allows file manipulation
A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in CPython to manipulate files.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in CPython to manipulate files.
- Who is affected
- Local deployments of CPython are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is low urgency as the severity is low and exploitation is not reported.
- Action
- Monitor for updates from CPython.
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Details
Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-0722
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2025-134620.16% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 6% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-13462 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Same CVEs, other sources
How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.
- unknownUSN-8509-1: Python vulnerabilitiesubuntu
Recent advisories for CPython
A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.
- high[NEW] [high] CPython: Vulnerability allows Denial of Servicecert-bund · 2026-07-10
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- medium[UPDATE] [medium] cPython: Vulnerability allows Denial of Servicecert-bund · 2026-07-10
- low[UPDATE] [low] CPython: Vulnerability allows Denial of Servicecert-bund · 2026-07-10
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