CVE-2026-79824 HPE NonStop Python - Path Traversal

HPE NonStop Python 3.x contains a path traversal vulnerability caused by improper handling of .. sequences in TAR archive filenames, letting attackers overwrite arbitrary files, exploit requires crafted TAR archive.

CVSS base score 8.0 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
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Details

Type
Path Traversal
Impact
Data Tampering
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
15 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-30

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version of HPE NonStop Python 3.x.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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