python / python/cpython

`tarfile` `tar` and `data` extraction filters allow outside directory creation via exit-and-re-entry paths

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Since Aug 18, 2026.

3.10 3.11 stdlib type-security
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  • gh-156000
  • gh-156040
  • gh-156041
  • gh-156042
  • gh-156043
  • gh-156044
  • gh-156046

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