ansible_lint-5.4.0-py3-none-any.whl: 2 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 5.5)

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Vulnerable Library - ansible_lint-5.4.0-py3-none-any.whl

Sample Path to Dependency File: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability	Severity	CVSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (ansible_lint version)	Remediation Possible**
CVE-2022-40896	Medium	5.5	Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl	Transitive	6.0.0	❌
CVE-2026-4539	Low	3.3	Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl	Transitive	N/A*	❌

*For some transitive vulnerabilities, there is no version of direct dependency with a fix. Check the "Details" section below to see if there is a version of transitive dependency where vulnerability is fixed.

**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation

Details

CVE-2022-40896

Vulnerable Library - Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl

Pygments is a syntax highlighting package written in Python.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/1d/17/ed4d2df187995561b28f1073df24137cb750e12f9879d291cc8ab67c65d2/Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl

Sample Path to Dependency File: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ansible_lint-5.4.0-py3-none-any.whl (Root Library)
  • enrich-1.2.7-py3-none-any.whl
    • rich-11.2.0-py3-none-any.whl
      • ❌ Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

A ReDoS issue was discovered in pygments/lexers/smithy.py in pygments through 2.15.0 via SmithyLexer.

Publish Date: 2023-07-19

URL: CVE-2022-40896

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://pyup.io/vulnerabilities/CVE-2022-40896/58910/

Release Date: 2023-07-19

Fix Resolution (Pygments): 2.15.0

Direct dependency fix Resolution (ansible-lint): 6.0.0

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CVE-2026-4539

Vulnerable Library - Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl

Pygments is a syntax highlighting package written in Python.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/1d/17/ed4d2df187995561b28f1073df24137cb750e12f9879d291cc8ab67c65d2/Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl

Sample Path to Dependency File: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ansible_lint-5.4.0-py3-none-any.whl (Root Library)
  • enrich-1.2.7-py3-none-any.whl
    • rich-11.2.0-py3-none-any.whl
      • ❌ Pygments-2.11.2-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

A security flaw has been discovered in pygments up to 2.19.2. The impacted element is the function AdlLexer of the file pygments/lexers/archetype.py. The manipulation results in inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Publish Date: 2026-03-22

URL: CVE-2026-4539

CVSS 3 Score Details (3.3)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: Low

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-5239-wwwm-4pmq

Release Date: 2026-03-22

Fix Resolution: pygments - 2.20.0,pygments - 2.20.0

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