Vulnerability in python-requests package

python3-requests Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

05/11/2019

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

Yes i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

ALBA-2019:3693: python-requests bug fix update. Affects python3-requests versions < 2.20.0-2.1.el8_1. Fixed in 2.20.0-2.1.el8_1. How to fix ↓

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Background

The python-requests package is a library that simplifies making HTTP requests for developers. It provides an easy-to-use interface for sending HTTP requests and handling responses. This vulnerability affects the python3-requests package in AlmaLinux 8.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2018-18074, was fixed in the python-requests package. However, the fix introduced a regression issue (BZ#1758261) in the package. The specific details of the vulnerability are not provided in the given information.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

2.20.0-2.1.el8_1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update python3-requests

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Workaround

No workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the python-requests package in AlmaLinux 8 is affected by a vulnerability (CVE-2018-18074) that was fixed in version 2.20.0-2.1.el8_1. It is recommended to update the package to the latest version to ensure the security of your application. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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