RHSA-2026:60353: 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.
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redhat/python-urwidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.3-4.el10_0.5 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-urwid-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.3-4.el10_0.5 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.3-4.el10_0.5 - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.3-4.el10_0.5 - Upgrade
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redhat/python-urwid-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.3-4.el10_0.5.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.3-4.el10_0.5.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.3-4.el10_0.5.aa
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems and packages are covered by this update?
The advisory covers redhat/python3-urwid, redhat/python-urwid-debugsource, and redhat/python3-urwid-debuginfo. Listed Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms include x86_64 Extended Update Support, ARM 64 4-year updates, IBM z Systems 4-year updates, and Power little endian 4-year support and Extended Update Support.
What is the reported impact if the issue is exploited?
The security fix addresses predictable Urwid session IDs that can lead to remote code execution and information disclosure.
What severity is assigned to this update?
The advisory classifies the update as Important and reports a high severity rating of 7, with an overall risk value of 33.