Debian: python-internetarchive Critical Path Handling Fix DSA-6035-1
debian
October 23, 2025
It was discovered that insecure path handling in the Python interface to the Internet Archive/archive.org could result in overwriting a user's files
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Summary
For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 3.3.0-2~deb12u1.
For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 5.4.0-2~deb13u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your python-internetarchive packages.
For the detailed security status of python-internetarchive please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/python-internetarchive
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/
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Package: python-internetarchive
CVE ID: CVE-2025-58438
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