NLTK: Default ENFORCE=False Disables All pathsec Security Controls
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-62388
Summary
NLTK: Default ENFORCE=False Disables All pathsec Security Controls
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for nltk. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 38% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether nltk is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 38%.
Sources
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