CVE-2026-12072: Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK): Path Traversal in NKJPCorpusReader leads to Arbitrary File Read and bypasses the...
HIGH
CVSS 7.5
Exploit Available
Published: July 31, 2026 | Last Modified: July 31, 2026
Description
Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK): Path Traversal in NKJPCorpusReader leads to Arbitrary File Read and bypasses the nltk.pathsec sandbox (ENFORCE=True)
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- High CVSS score indicates significant risk — exploitation could lead to substantial data exposure or system compromise.
- Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.
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