Directory traversal vulnerability discovered in Python NLTK library

A directory traversal vulnerability has been identified in NLTK, a popular Python library for natural language processing.

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This flaw, analyzed on March 6, 2026, allows an attacker to access unauthorized files on systems using this component.

Developers must update NLTK to protect against exploitation attempts of this vulnerability.

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