opencv-python-headless bundled libwebp binaries in wheels that are vulnerable to CVE-2023-4863GHSA-jh2j-j4j9-crg3
HIGHFix: opencv/opencv#24274GHSA-jh2j-j4j9-crg3 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in opencv-python-headless. A fix is available for opencv-python-headless — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
opencv-python-headless versions before v4.8.1.78 bundled libwebp binaries in wheels that are vulnerable to CVE-2023-4863. opencv-python-headless v4.8.1.78 upgrades the bundled libwebp binary to v1.3.2.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | opencv-python-headless | all versions | 4.8.1.78pip install --upgrade 'opencv-python-headless==4.8.1.78' |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for opencv-python-headless, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update opencv-python-headless to 4.8.1.78 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-jh2j-j4j9-crg3 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-jh2j-j4j9-crg3 in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.