Description
There was a regression in how FIPS algorithms were enforced for the hashlib module. Only users that are using OpenSSL in FIPS mode are affected. Only Python 3.14.10 is affected, all other Python versions are unaffected.
Published: 2026-11-06
Score: 8.2 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-295
CWE-327

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Python
Python cpython
Python Software Foundation
Python Software Foundation cpython
Vendors & Products Python
Python cpython
Python Software Foundation
Python Software Foundation cpython

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description There was a regression in how FIPS algorithms were enforced for the hashlib module. Only users that are using OpenSSL in FIPS mode are affected. Only Python 3.14.10 is affected, all other Python versions are unaffected.
Title Regression in FIPS enforcement of hash algorithms affecting only Python 3.14.10
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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Python Cpython
Python Software Foundation Cpython
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: PSF

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-06T17:23:08.674Z

Reserved: 2026-10-29T15:08:52.310Z

Link: CVE-2026-119170

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No data.

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-06T15:17:12.073

Modified: 2026-11-06T15:17:12.207

Link: CVE-2026-119170

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Updated: 2026-11-06T17:15:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-295

    Improper Certificate Validation

  • CWE-327

    Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm