CVE-2026-73626: JupyterLab before 4.6.2 Authentication Bypass via PyPIExtensionManager

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

JupyterLab versions >=4.6.0,<=4.6.1 and <=4.5.9 contain an allowlist/blocklist enforcement gap in PyPIExtensionManager.install(). A missing 'await' caused the isinstallallowed coroutine to never execute, so the extension allowlist/blocklist check was not enforced for direct callers of install(). The stock JupyterLab HTTP API and Extension Manager UI are not affected, as they perform a separate, correctly awaited check. The issue affects only deployments where a custom extension or downstream integration imports PyPIExtensionManager and calls install() directly with a package name influenced by untrusted input, an allowlist/blocklist is configured, the PyPI Extension Manager is enabled, and kernels and terminals are disabled or delegated to remote hosts. Fixed in JupyterLab 4.6.2 and 4.5.10.

Affected Software

3 affected components
jupyter JupyterLab>=4.5.9<=4.6.1
jupyter JupyterLab<=4.5.9
jupyter JupyterLab>=4.6.0<=4.6.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade JupyterLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade JupyterLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5.10

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73626?

The severity of CVE-2026-73626 is low.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-73626?

To fix CVE-2026-73626, update JupyterLab to version 4.6.2 or later.

3

What versions of JupyterLab are affected by CVE-2026-73626?

JupyterLab versions 4.6.0 to 4.6.1 and 4.5.9 are affected by CVE-2026-73626.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73626?

CVE-2026-73626 is an authentication bypass vulnerability.

5

What component of JupyterLab is impacted by CVE-2026-73626?

CVE-2026-73626 impacts the PyPIExtensionManager component of JupyterLab.

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