StaticFileHandler allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the server's filesystem by requesting a path that resolves to a symbolic link…
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pypi package report
Is tornado safe?
tornado (pypi) has 28 known vulnerabilities, the worst rated HIGH. Upgrade to 6.6.1 or later to clear all of them. No malicious-package signal is recorded.
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0 direct dependencies
none carry a known advisory
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// ai model usage
No published models are known to use this package.
cvss
7.5
high
severity band, no base score published
epss
not scored
chance of exploitation in 30 days
xyz score
4.6
medium
CyberXYZ composite out of 10
fig. 01 — GHSA-c2m8-h5v5-343r, the advisory selected below
// 28 advisories
Is tornado safe to install?
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 28 known vulnerabilities for tornado (pypi), the worst rated HIGH, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does tornado have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 28 known vulnerabilities for tornado (pypi), the worst rated HIGH. These include GHSA-c2m8-h5v5-343r, GHSA-chx6-46f5-w4vp, GHSA-mpf4-983q-p7j4, GHSA-jhmp-mqwm-3gq8, GHSA-c98p-7wgm-6p64.
Which version of tornado should I use?
6.6.1 or later clears every advisory recorded for tornado (pypi). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check tornado before installing?
Search tornado in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=tornado. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 10:30 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2026-11-13. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.