RHSA-2026:57637: Important: python-urwid security update
Important: python-urwid security update
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Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language, which includes modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types and dynamic typing. Python supports interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems.Security Fix(es): urwid: Urwid: Predictable session IDs lead to remote code execution and information disclosure (CVE-2026-9323) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/python-urwidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_8.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-urwid-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_8.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_8.1 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_8.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which installed packages should be checked when triaging this advisory?
Check for redhat/python-urwid, redhat/python3-urwid, redhat/python-urwid-debugsource, and redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfo. The affected Red Hat offerings listed include Enterprise Linux Server TUS, Enterprise Linux for x86_64 Extended Life Cycle Long Life, and SAP Solutions update services for Power LE and x86_64.
What is the reported impact of the flaw?
The issue is described as predictable Urwid session IDs that can lead to remote code execution and information disclosure. It is identified as CVE-2026-9323 and classified as Important/high in this advisory.