RHSA-2026:57638: Important: python-urwid security update

Published Aug 20, 2026
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Updated

Important: python-urwid security update

Other sources

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

6 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle Long Life
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
redhat/python-urwid<1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
redhat/python-urwid-debugsource<1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
redhat/python3-urwid<1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfo<1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
1.3.1-4.el8_4.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-urwid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python-urwid-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-urwid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.1-4.el8_4.1

Event History

Aug 20, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:37 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:37 PM
Severity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which installed packages should be checked when assessing exposure?

Check for redhat/python-urwid, redhat/python-urwid-debugsource, redhat/python3-urwid, and redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfo.

2

Which Red Hat Enterprise Linux offerings are listed for this update?

The advisory lists Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 Extended Life Cycle Long Life and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS.

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