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Microsoft Vulnerability Manager Security Recommendations - Python

Jack Fields 45 Reputation points
2024-05-01T10:08:51.46+00:00

Microsoft Vulnerability Manager Security Recommendations is advising to Update Python as it is currently version 3.7.7.0 however, when installing Python latest version (3.12.30) from https://www.python.org/downloads/ it is still reporting on Microsoft Vulnerability Manager that Python version 3.7.7.0 is still installed on devices including the updated version (3.12.30), why would this be?

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  1. Shweta Mathur 28,106 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2024-05-03T05:35:29.2266667+00:00

    Hi @Jack Fields ,

    Thanks for reaching out.

    When you upgrade Python to a newer version on your system, the previous version usually remains installed alongside the new one, unless you deliberately uninstall it.

    Certain systems automatically prioritize the latest Python version, while on Windows, you may need to update the PATH in environment variables manually.

    Unless you explicitly include the directory of the new Python installation in the PATH, the system will default to using the older version.

    Hope this will help.

    Thanks,

    Shweta

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