CVE-2026-81726

HIGH
Published Aug 27, 2026 Modified Aug 31, 2026 CWE-73

Description

NLTK through 3.10.3 contains a path traversal vulnerability in model-artifact APIs that bypass pathsec enforcement by using raw file operations on caller-controlled paths. Attackers can read or write files outside allowed sandbox roots through TransitionParser, AveragedPerceptron, PerceptronTagger, and maxent parameter APIs when pathsec is enabled.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0026
Probability of exploitation
0.18%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-73 CWE-73

Affected Products

Vendor Product
nltk nltk

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-81726? +
NLTK through 3.10.3 contains a path traversal vulnerability in model-artifact APIs that bypass pathsec enforcement by using raw file operations on caller-controlled paths. Attackers can read or write files outside allowed sandbox roots through TransitionParser, AveragedPerceptron, PerceptronTagger, and maxent parameter APIs when pathsec is enabled. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-81726? +
CVE-2026-81726 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0026, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-81726? +
CVE-2026-81726 affects products from nltk, specifically: nltk. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-81726? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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