NLTK: WekaClassifier passes an unvalidated caller-controlled model path to the weka JVM, bypassing nltk.pathsec conta...
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Summary
NLTK: WekaClassifier passes an unvalidated caller-controlled model path to the weka JVM, bypassing nltk.pathsec containment
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for nltk. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
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.
Sources
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