CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-79675
NLTK before 3.10.3 fails to validate JVM options passed through the per-call options parameter in the java() function, allowing attackers to inject dangerous JV
NLTK before 3.10.3 fails to validate JVM options passed through the per-call options parameter in the java() function, allowing attackers to inject dangerous JVM flags. Attackers can supply malicious options like -agentpath, -javaagent, or @argfile to Stanford wrapper classes to achieve arbitrary code execution.
References
- https://github.com/nltk/nltk/security/advisories/GHSA-m4rf-3fr8-xwx3
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nltk-before-jvm-argument-injection-via-per-call-optio
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 was published on 2026-08-25 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-25 · -1 days ago
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