CVE-2026-15308

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.64%

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CVE-2026-15308 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The incremental HTML parser (html.parser.HTMLParser) allows for CPU denial-of-service through repeated unterminated markup declarations when processing uncontrolled data.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The incremental HTML parser (html.parser.HTMLParser) allows for CPU denial-of-service through repeated unterminated markup declarations when processing uncontrolled data.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PythonPython< 3.10.21—
PythonPython>= 3.11.0, < 3.11.16—
PythonPython>= 3.12.0, < 3.12.14—
PythonPython>= 3.13.0, < 3.13.15—
PythonPython>= 3.14.0, < 3.14.7—
PythonPython3.15.0Alpha1

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-15308?
The incremental HTML parser (html.parser.HTMLParser) allows for CPU denial-of-service through repeated unterminated markup declarations when processing uncontrolled data.
How severe is CVE-2026-15308?
CVE-2026-15308 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15308?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST