When calling base64.b64decode() or related functions the decoding process would stop after encountering the first padded quad regardless of whether there was more information to be processed. This can lead to data being accepted which may be processed differently by other implementations. Use "validate=True" to enable stricter processing of base64 data.
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0000
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| Description | When calling base64.b64decode() or related functions the decoding process would stop after encountering the first padded quad regardless of whether there was more information to be processed. This can lead to data being accepted which may be processed differently by other implementations. Use "validate=True" to enable stricter processing of base64 data. | |
| Title | Base64 decoding stops at first padded quad by default | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: PSF
Published:
Updated: 2026-04-10T18:26:41.904Z
Reserved: 2026-03-02T16:15:14.567Z
Link: CVE-2026-3446
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-04-10T19:16:26.220
Modified: 2026-04-10T19:16:26.220
Link: CVE-2026-3446
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