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CVE-2026-59881

AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python.

Published Jul 30, 2026CWE-20EPSS 0.52%

Overview

CVE-2026-59881 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 30, 2026.

Technical description

AIOHTTP is an asynchronous HTTP client/server framework for asyncio and Python. Prior to 3.14.2, the WebSocket client accepts and decompresses frames with the RSV1 bit set even when the permessage-deflate extension was not negotiated, allowing a malicious server to cause unexpected CPU and memory consumption. This issue is fixed in version 3.14.2.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-59881?

CVE-2026-59881 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 30, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-59881?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-59881?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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