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python: upgrade cbor2 to 5.9.0

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Authored by Jon Griffiths

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python: upgrade cbor2 to 5.9.0
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The short version

What changed, and why it matters

This commit updates a Python helper-library dependency called cbor2 from version 5.7.1 to 5.9.0. The old version was pinned because of a known upstream bug (cbor2 issue #272). The change itself only swaps pinned hashes in a requirements file, so it is a routine maintenance patch rather than a direct code fix. It likely removes a known defect or security issue in the dependency, but the commit does not say the issue is exploitable in Jade itself.

Recommended action

Verify the upstream cbor2 5.9.0 release notes and issue #272 to confirm whether the resolved bug had security implications. If the project uses cbor2 to parse untrusted data, review whether the old version was reachable from attacker-controlled input and regression-test serialization/deserialization behavior after the upgrade.

Security signals we found

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Dependency upgrade from a pinned version that was held back due to a known upstream issue

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Removal of a comment referencing an upstream cbor2 bug

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No direct code changes or security advisory language in the commit

Risk score

Why this scored 33/100

Our methodology →
Potential impact 8/30
Exploitability 6/25
Stealth signal 5/15
Affected reach 7/15
Confidence 5/10
Evidence quality 2/5
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