CVE-2026-3479

A flaw was found in Python's pkgutil.get_data() function, which is used to retrieve data from packages. This function did not properly validate the resource argument, allowing a local attacker to perform path traversal attacks. Path traversal enables an attacker to access files and directories stored outside the intended root directory, potentially leading to information disclosure or unintended file access.

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Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.