dnspython dns.name.from_wire_parser() excessive CPU use

Date Oct 27, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product PyPI ยท dnspython
CVE CVE-2026-114605
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-114605

Summary

dnspython dns.name.from_wire_parser() excessive CPU use

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for dnspython. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 27% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether dnspython is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 27%.

Sources

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