# opencv-python bundled libwebp binaries in wheels that are vulnerable to

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/opencv-python-bundled-libwebp-binaries-in-wheels-that-are-vulnerable-to-96fd1548  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2024-08-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

Severity: low · CVSS 3.1 · Published 2024-08-30

opencv-python bundled libwebp binaries in wheels that are vulnerable to CVE-2023-4863

Technologies: [opencv-python (PyPI)](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/opencv-python). Vendors: [PyPI](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/pypi).

## Quick answers

**Is This vulnerability exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of This vulnerability being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is This vulnerability?** Low severity, with a CVSS score of 3.1, published 30 August 2024.

**Which products and versions are affected?** opencv-python (PyPI) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=4.8.1.78.

**Is there a fix for This vulnerability?** Yes. opencv-python (PyPI): upgrade to 4.8.1.78 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**Am I affected?** Check whether you run opencv-python (PyPI) at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- opencv-python (PyPI): upgrade to 4.8.1.78 or later

  ```sh
  pip install "opencv-python>=4.8.1.78"
  ```


## Affected products

- opencv-python (PyPI) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=0,fixed=4.8.1.78

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