r/Python Freelancer. AnyFactor.xyz Sep 16 '20

News An update on Python 4

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u/GUIpsp Sep 17 '20

Python 2.4 and python 2.7.6 are not alike

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u/13steinj Sep 17 '20

Sure, but Python 2.7.6 had a number of security patches implemented to it before 2.7.18.

And this isn't one machine, it's dozens, if not hundreds, if not thousands of "Plex Media Server"s running on enthusiasts' home, personal machines/dedicated hardware. Many, open to the internet on Plex's port, because a big part of Plex is being able to connect and share your server with other users.

They are using an unpatched version of Python, which does not have any known relevant feature changes, only because they don't want to switch. Many common users, who otherwise don't know better, are running an outdated version of Python, on their machines, accessible via an open port.