ESB-2026.3950
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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2026.3950
simpleeval security update
21 April 2026
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AUSCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: simpleeval
Publisher: Debian
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2026-32640
Original Bulletin:
https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00130.html
Comment: CVSS (Max): None available when published
EPSS (Max): None available when published
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Debian Security Advisory DSA-6220-1 security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff
April 20, 2026 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : simpleeval
CVE ID : CVE-2026-32640
Byambadalai Sumiya discovered that SimpleEval, a library for adding
evaluatable expressions into Python projects, didn't fully restrict some
module references, resulting in sandbox bypass.
For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 0.9.12-1+deb12u1.
For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.0.3-1+deb13u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your simpleeval packages.
For the detailed security status of simpleeval please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/simpleeval
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/
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