CVE-2026-25645

Medium

Description

Requests is a HTTP library. Prior to version 2.33.0, the `requests.utils.extract_zipped_paths()` utility function uses a predictable filename when extracting files from zip archives into the system temporary directory. If the target file already exists, it is reused without validation. A local attacker with write access to the temp directory could pre-create a malicious file that would be loaded in place of the legitimate one. Standard usage of the Requests library is not affected by this vulnerability. Only applications that call `extract_zipped_paths()` directly are impacted. Starting in version 2.33.0, the library extracts files to a non-deterministic location. If developers are unable to upgrade, they can set `TMPDIR` in their environment to a directory with restricted write access.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.4
Exploit probability—
ProductPython Requests
PublishedMar 25, 2026
First seenMar 25, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-377CWE-377

How to fix

Update
  • python requests2.33.0 or later
  • requests2.33.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
python requestsv < 2.33.02.33.0
requestsPyPIv < 2.33.02.33.0

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CVE-2026-25645 · Python Requests · Dark Radar