Description
Bio.Entrez in Biopython through 186 allows doctype XXE.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopython | Biopython | ≤ 186 | — |
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 | python-biopython | 1.87+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | python-biopython | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | python-biopython | 1.87-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:10537-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 16.0 | python-biopython | 1.85-bp160.2.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:21169-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | biopython | <= 1.86 | — | GHSA-x3vf-39hj-gxr4 |
| PyPI | biopython | < 1.87 | 1.87 | PYSEC-2026-1221 |
Advisories 2
- openSUSE-SU-2026:21169-1 Security update for python-biopython SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Jun 30, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2026:10537-1 python311-biopython-1.87-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Apr 13, 2026