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Performance Degradation Vulnerability in Python Environment Variables

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2025 11:40 am
by Shane1145
This vulnerability pertains to the Python programming language's os.path.expandvars() function, which processes environment variables. If a user is able to control the value passed to this function, it may lead to significant performance degradation during the expansion of these environment variables. This potential issue emphasizes the importance of validating user inputs to ensure efficient operation and maintain system performance.

https://securityvulnerability.io/vulner ... -2025-6075