Description
RestrictedPython is a restricted execution environment for Python to run untrusted code. Python's "format" functionality allows someone controlling the format string to "read" all objects accessible through recursive attribute lookup and subscription from objects he can access. This can lead to critical information disclosure. With `RestrictedPython`, the format functionality is available via the `format` and `format_map` methods of `str` (and `unicode`) (accessed either via the class or its instances) and via `string.Formatter`. All known versions of `RestrictedPython` are vulnerable. This issue has been addressed in commit `4134aedcff1` which has been included in the 5.4 and 6.2 releases. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| zopefoundation | RestrictedPython | < 5.4, >= 6.0, < 6.1 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | restrictedpython | 6.2-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | restrictedpython | 6.2-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | restrictedpython | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS | restrictedpython | 6.2-1ubuntu0.24.04.1~esm1 | USN-7355-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | restrictedpython | 4.0~b3-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-7355-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | restrictedpython | 4.0~b3-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-7355-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | restrictedpython | < 5.4 | 5.4 | GHSA-xjw2-6jm9-rf67 |
| PyPI | restrictedpython | >= 6.0, < 6.2 | 6.2 | GHSA-xjw2-6jm9-rf67 |
| PyPI | restrictedpython | >= 6.0, < 6.2 · < 5.4 | 6.2, 5.4 | PYSEC-2023-159 |
Advisories 1
- USN-7355-1 restrictedpython vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026