Vulnerability Description
The "profiling.sampling" module (Python 3.15+) and "asyncio introspection capabilities" (3.14+, "python -m asyncio ps" and "python -m asyncio pstree") features could be used to read and write addresses in a privileged process if that process connected to a malicious or "infected" Python process via the remote debugging feature. This vulnerability requires persistently and repeatedly connecting to the process to be exploited, even after the connecting process crashes with high likelihood due to ASLR.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/289fd2c97a7e5aecb8b69f94f5e838ccfeee7e6
- https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/148178
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/148187
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/OG4RHA
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/15/6
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5713?
CVE-2026-5713 is a documented vulnerability. The "profiling.sampling" module (Python 3.15+) and "asyncio introspection capabilities" (3.14+, "python -m asyncio ps" and "python -m asyncio pstree") features could be used to read and write addresse...
How severe is CVE-2026-5713?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-5713. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5713?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.