A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-25645) has been identified in the Python Requests library's extract_zipped_paths() utility function, enabling potential arbitrary file writes through insecure temporary file handling. This vulnerability affects applications using the Requests library for handling zipped file paths.
A severe security vulnerability has been discovered in the Python Requests library, specifically in its extract_zipped_paths() utility function. The flaw (CVE-2026-25645) allows attackers to exploit insecure temporary file handling mechanisms, potentially leading to arbitrary file writes on affected systems. This vulnerability is particularly concerning given the widespread use of the Requests library in Python applications across various sectors. The impact of this vulnerability is amplified by the Requests library's popularity and its common integration into enterprise applications, APIs, and automation tools. Organizations using Python applications that process zipped files through the Requests library are at risk of potential data exposure, system compromise, or denial of service attacks.
CVE-2026-25645 details a critical vulnerability in the Python Requests library's extract_zipped_paths() utility function. The vulnerability stems from insecure temporary file handling mechanisms that could allow malicious actors to perform unauthorized file operations on affected systems.
The vulnerability exists in the way the Requests library handles temporary files during the extraction of zipped paths. The extract_zipped_paths() function fails to implement proper file handling controls, potentially allowing:
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by:
The vulnerability affects organizations across multiple sectors, particularly those with:
Security teams should implement the following measures:
Monitor for the following signs of potential exploitation:
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