A vulnerability in `nltk.app.wordnet_app` up to version 3.9.3 allows unauthenticated remote...
Summary
Vulnerability reported (CVE-2026-12199). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. Exploitable via nltk.app.wordnet_app.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
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.
Source: GitHub Security Advisories (Global) NVD GitHub Advisory
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-12199 has been found.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like nltk.app.wordnet_app over the network to misuse the product.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. CVSS score: 7.5/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "CVE-2026-12199" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-12199 — CWE-306 / CVSS v3 7.5
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: nltk.app.wordnet_app
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
A vulnerability (CWE-306) has been reported. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via nltk.app.wordnet_app without authentication.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions. Attack surface: nltk.app.wordnet_app.
Severity: High (CVSS 7.5/10). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで影響コンポーネントを特定する。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2026-12199 nltk
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2026-12199 nltk
References
- web nvd.nist.gov
- web huntr.com
- web github.com