CVE-2026-25645
Requests is a HTTP library.
Published Mar 25, 2026 · corrected/updated Jun 17, 2026 · python requests · evidence confidence medium
Requests is a HTTP library. Prior to version 2.33.0, the 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 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 in their environment to a directory with restricted write access.
Grounded briefings
Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.
Executive
CVE-2026-25645 is a medium public vulnerability record for python requests. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.
System administrator
Identify whether python requests is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected packages or ranges on record: python/requests. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.
Security analyst
Signals on file: CVSS 5.5. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Weakness classes: CWE-377. Sources contributing to this record: cve_org, nvd. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.
Exploitation and remediation
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in CISA KEV or VulnCheck KEV.
Patch and remediation
No required-action text is stored yet. Use the vendor or CERT links in Sources for patch availability.
Safe detection guidance
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Code
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Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Mar 25, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
Requests is a HTTP library. Prior to version 2.33.0, the 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
Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
Requests is a HTTP library. Prior to version 2.33.0, the 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
Affected
- cpe python/requestsversion unspecified
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-25645
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-25645
Requests is a HTTP library. Prior to version 2.33.0, the 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 valid
nvd.nist.gov