CVE-2026-44307

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2026-44307 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Mako is a template library written in Python. Prior to 1.3.12, on Windows, a URI using backslash traversal (e.g. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mako is a template library written in Python. Prior to 1.3.12, on Windows, a URI using backslash traversal (e.g. \..\..\ secret.txt) bypasses the directory traversal check in Template.__init__ and the posixpath-based normalization in TemplateLookup.get_template(), allowing reads of files outside the configured template directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.3.12.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44307?
Mako is a template library written in Python. Prior to 1.3.12, on Windows, a URI using backslash traversal (e.g. \..\..\ secret.txt) bypasses the directory traversal check in Template.__init__ and the posixpath-based normalization in TemplateLookup.get_template(), allowing reads of files outside the configured template directory. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.3.12.
How severe is CVE-2026-44307?
CVE-2026-44307 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44307?
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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