CVE-2026-0846
A vulnerability in the function of the module in nltk version 3.9.2 allows arbitrary file read due to improper validation of input paths.
Published Mar 9, 2026 · updated Jul 15, 2026 · nltk nltk
A vulnerability in the function of the module in nltk version 3.9.2 allows arbitrary file read due to improper validation of input paths. The function directly opens files specified by user input without sanitization, enabling attackers to access sensitive system files by providing absolute paths or traversal paths. This vulnerability can be exploited locally or remotely, particularly in scenarios where the function is used in web APIs or other interfaces that accept user-supplied input.
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Mar 9, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
A vulnerability in the function of the module in nltk version 3.9.2 allows arbitrary file read due to improper validation of input paths. The function directly opens files specified by user input without sanitization, enabling attackers to access sensitive system files by providing absolute paths or traversal paths. This vulnerability can be exploited locally or remotely, particularly in scenarios
Jul 15, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
A vulnerability in the function of the module in nltk version 3.9.2 allows arbitrary file read due to improper validation of input paths. The function directly opens files specified by user input without sanitization, enabling attackers to access sensitive system files by providing absolute paths or traversal paths. This vulnerability can be exploited locally or remotely, particularly in scenarios
Affected
- cpe nltk/nltk3.9.2
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-0846
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cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-0846
A vulnerability in the function of the module in nltk version 3.9.2 allows arbitrary file read due to improper validation of input paths. The function directly opens files specified by user input without sanitization, enabling attackers to access sensit
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