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CVE-2022-26488

In Python before 3.10.3 on Windows, local users can gain privileges because the search path is inadequately secured. The installer may allow a local attacker to add user-writable directories to the system search path. To exploit, an administrator must have installed Python for all users and enabled PATH entries. A non-administrative user can trigger a repair that incorrectly adds user-writable…

Severity
High 7.0
Published
10 Mar 2022
Last changed
14 Oct 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PythonServers and applications · cpe:a:python:python
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha6
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha5
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha4
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha3
All 10 release lines
  • Every version up to 3.7.12
  • From 3.8.0 up to 3.8.12
  • From 3.9.0 up to 3.9.10
  • From 3.10.0 up to 3.10.2
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha1
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha2
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha3
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha4
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha5
  • Version 3.11.0-alpha6

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26488
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-26488