CVE-2011-1015: The is_cgi method in CGIHTTPServer.py in the CGIHTTPServer module in Python 2.5, 2.6, and 3.0 allows remote...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects Python's legacy CGIHTTPServer module in Python 2.5, 2.6, and 3.0. A remote requester could cause a CGI script's source code to be returned instead of executed. The business risk is exposure of application logic or embedded secrets where this old server module was reachable. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running Python 2.5, 2.6, or 3.0 with CGIHTTPServer reachable by untrusted HTTP clients. Systems not using this module, or not exposing it over a network, are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied sources. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Python CGIHTTPServer instance is reachable from untrusted networks. The issue is old, but source disclosure can expose credentials or business logic. If no such service exists, urgency is low after inventory confirmation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running Python 2.5, 2.6, or 3.0.; Identify any use of CGIHTTPServer or CGIHTTPRequestHandler.; Apply Python or distribution updates referenced by vendor advisories..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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