CVE-2026-119170

Regression in FIPS enforcement of hash algorithms affecting only Python 3.14.10

Published Nov 6, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
PSF
Published
Updated
Nov 7, 2026, 12:09 AM
Reserved
Oct 29, 2026, 3:08 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 6, 2026, 3:17 PM
Modified
Nov 7, 2026, 1:17 AM