CVE-2026-40110: jupyter-server CORS origin validation bypass via unanchored regex in allow_origin_pat

Published May 5, 2026
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Updated

Jupyter Server is the backend for Jupyter web applications. In versions 2.17.0 and earlier, the Origin header validation uses Python's re.match() to check incoming origins against the allow_origin_pat configuration value. Because re.match() only anchors at the start of the string and does not require a full match, a pattern intended to match only a trusted domain (e.g., trusted.example.com) will also match any origin that begins with that domain followed by additional characters (e.g., trusted.example.com.evil.com). An attacker who controls such a domain can bypass the CORS origin restriction and make cross-origin requests to the Jupyter Server API from an untrusted site. This issue has been fixed in version 2.18.0.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/jupyter-server<=2.17.0
2.18.0
jupyter Jupyter Server<2.18.0

Event History

May 5, 2026
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·04:54 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-40110?

CVE-2026-40110 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized resource access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-40110?

To fix CVE-2026-40110, upgrade jupyter-server to version 2.18.0 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-40110?

CVE-2026-40110 affects jupyter-server versions 2.17.0 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-40110?

CVE-2026-40110 is a CORS origin validation bypass vulnerability.

5

What does the CVE-2026-40110 vulnerability impact?

CVE-2026-40110 impacts the validation of the Origin header in requests to the Jupyter Server backend, leading to possible security bypass.

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