How many Python setuptools CVEs are in CISA KEV?

None of Python setuptools's CVEs are currently listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Which versions of Python setuptools are affected?

19 distinct Python setuptools versions are named across its CVEs. Use the version filter above to see the CVEs affecting a specific version.

What are the most common weakness types in Python setuptools CVEs?

Python setuptools's CVEs most often map to these CWE weakness types: CWE-1333 (Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity), CWE-176 (Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding), CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')), CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')).

What is the average severity of Python setuptools CVEs?

The average CVSS base score across Python setuptools's scored CVEs is 7.7.

Python setuptools Vulnerabilities: CVEs, CISA KEV & Security Advisories

Name: Python setuptools vulnerability dataset (CVEs)
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Python setuptools Vulnerabilities: CVEs, CISA KEV & Security Advisories

Overview

Python setuptools has 5 published CVE records since 2013, of which 0 are in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and 3 have a known public exploit. The average CVSS base score across scored CVEs is 7.7.

This page aggregates every publicly disclosed vulnerability (CVE) affecting Python setuptools, with a severity breakdown, the affected and patched versions, the most common weakness types, and the full CVE list.

Severity and exploitation

How the CVSS severity of Python setuptools's CVEs breaks down, plus how many are exploited in the wild or have public exploit code.

Critical0

High4

Medium1

Low0

In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

None of Python setuptools's CVEs are currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog.

Public exploits

3 of Python setuptools's CVEs have a known public exploit available.

Affected versions and CVEs

Browse every Python setuptools version named in a CVE, then pick one to see only the CVEs that affect it.

Version ranges

< 65.5.11 CVE
< 78.1.11 CVE
< 83.0.01 CVE
<= 0.7b41 CVE
0.6.40 <= v <= 0.6.401 CVE
0.6.41 <= v <= 0.6.411 CVE
0.6.42 <= v <= 0.6.421 CVE
0.6.43 <= v <= 0.6.431 CVE
0.6.44 <= v <= 0.6.441 CVE
0.6.45 <= v <= 0.6.451 CVE
0.6.46 <= v <= 0.6.461 CVE
0.6.47 <= v <= 0.6.47

Common weakness types

The CWE weakness categories most often found in Python setuptools CVEs. Follow any weakness for its full explanation.

Disclosure activity by year

How many Python setuptools CVEs were published each year.

2013

2022

2024

2025

2026

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Python setuptools vulnerabilities.

How many CVEs does Python setuptools have?: Python setuptools has 5 published CVE records since 2013.
How many Python setuptools CVEs are in CISA KEV?: None of Python setuptools's CVEs are currently listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Are there public exploits for Python setuptools vulnerabilities?: Yes — 3 of Python setuptools's CVEs have a known public exploit.
Which versions of Python setuptools are affected?: 19 distinct Python setuptools versions are named across its CVEs. Use the version filter above to see the CVEs affecting a specific version.
What are the most common weakness types in Python setuptools CVEs?: Python setuptools's CVEs most often map to these CWE weakness types: CWE-1333 (Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity), CWE-176 (Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding), CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')), CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')).
What is the average severity of Python setuptools CVEs?: The average CVSS base score across Python setuptools's scored CVEs is 7.7.

References

Vulnerability data is sourced from the CVE Program; severity, KEV, and exploit signals are aggregated by RadicalNotion.AI.

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