CVE-2026-19552Python Software Foundation CPython
NVD
Vulnerability Summary
When ca_certs parameter was supplied to ssl.get_server_certificate() function, the identity of the certificate is not checked.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 0.0 (NONE)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsNone
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)None
Integrity (Vulnerable System)None
Availability (Vulnerable System)None
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None
Affected & Patched Versions
- Python Software Foundation CPython < 3.16.0a2
- Python Software Foundation CPython 3.16.0a2
What to do
Fix it during your normal patch cycle. No exploitation is confirmed yet.
- Check whether you run Python Software Foundation CPython and which version.
- Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 2026Published
- Nov 12, 2026Record last modified
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Set up CVE alertsExternal References
- Patchhttps://github.com/python/cpython/pull/161507
- Issue Trackinghttps://github.com/python/cpython/issues/161503
- Referencehttps://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/SXBD6BGHDBTGM4KSUMQEWYIQ5RO4BQ76/
- Patchhttps://github.com/python/cpython/commit/8dde46eaa6baf5f027a7234845b20d50b509624e
Data last checked: Nov 13, 2026 19:14 UTC