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7.5

py3-ujson may allow crafted data to cause crashes

published 4 days ago
Summary

The py3-ujson package, which provides fast JSON processing for Python, has a flaw that can be triggered by specially crafted JSON input. This could cause the application to stop working or behave unpredictably, potentially affecting services that rely on it. Update to a patched version or replace the package with a secure alternative as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update cleanstart py3-ujson to version 5.4.0-r0.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
CleanStart cleanstart py3-ujson < 5.4.0-r0
Fix: upgrade to 5.4.0-r0
Original advisory text
UltraJSON is a fast JSON encoder and decoder written in pure C with bindings for Python 3
Security vulnerability affects the py3-ujson package. UltraJSON is a fast JSON encoder and decoder written in pure C with bindings for Python 3.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
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