Python 3.13.4 was released, focusing on both security enhancements and maintenance improvements. Key security issues, including multiple critical CVEs related to tarfile extraction filters, were addressed by a collaborative effort from release managers and developers. The release also included over 300 bug fixes, changes to ipaddress for compatibility with security fixes, and additional adjustments to email string handling. This release highlights Python's commitment to security and ongoing improvements, making it an important milestone for developers and users.
This release combined security fixes with a broader set of maintenance updates, including over 300 bug fixes and enhancements to Python 3.13, underscoring its ongoing development.
The significant updates in Python 3.13.4 include critical security patches addressing vulnerabilities in tarfile, including CVEs that could potentially allow bypassing of extraction filters.
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