Vulnerability · Published Oct 15, 2026 · Assigned by hpe
CVE-2026-79824HPE NonStop Python 3.x - Directory traversal vulnerability
High 8.0
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in HPE NonStop Python 3.x from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 28% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.0High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 72.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A directory traversal vulnerability in HPE NonStop Python 3.x could allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in filenames in a TAR archive.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE NonStop Python 3.x | T0993L01^AAL and earlier |
Weakness: CWE-30 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H