Missing Authentication for Critical Function Affecting nltk package, versions *
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- published19 Jun 2026
- disclosed17 Jun 2026
Introduced: 17 Jun 2026
CVE-2026-12199 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
There is no fixed version for Debian:unstable nltk.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nltk package and not the nltk package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.
A vulnerability in nltk.app.wordnet_app up to version 3.9.3 allows unauthenticated remote shutdown of the local WordNet Browser HTTP server when started in its default mode. The server listens on all interfaces and processes a specific unauthenticated GET request (/SHUTDOWN%20THE%20SERVER) to terminate the process immediately via os._exit(0). This results in a denial of service, impacting service availability. The issue arises due to insufficient authentication and protection mechanisms for critical server functions.