Is CVE-2026-119170 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-119170 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-119170?

Informational severity, published 6 November 2026.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-119170?

Yes: fixed in Python 3.14 (patched on November 6, 2026). Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

How is CVE-2026-119170 attacked?

It is attacked with local access, in a software library.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-119170?

Check whether you run Python CPython at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-119170: Python hashlib FIPS algorithm enforcement regression

CVE-2026-119170 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-06

Python's cryptographic hash library (hashlib) contains a regression in how it enforces FIPS-approved algorithms when operating in FIPS mode. This affects only Python 3.14.10 when used with OpenSSL in FIPS mode. The regression could allow applications to use non-FIPS-compliant hashing functions when they should be restricted, potentially violating compliance requirements for security-sensitive deployments.

Technologies: Python CPython. Vendors: Python.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-119170 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-119170 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-119170?: Informational severity, published 6 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Python CPython 3.14.10.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-119170?: Yes: fixed in Python 3.14 (patched on November 6, 2026). Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-119170 attacked?: It is attacked with local access, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-119170?: Check whether you run Python CPython at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

Fixed in: Python 3.14 (patched on November 6, 2026)

Technical details

The vulnerability is a regression in the hashlib module's handling of the -fips property when usedforsecurity=True is specified. When OpenSSL operates in FIPS mode, only approved algorithms should be available; this bug caused incorrect enforcement of that restriction in Python 3.14.10. The fix requires proper application of the -fips property during algorithm selection.

Affected products

Python CPython 3.14.10

Timeline

2026-10-29: disclosed
2026-11-06: patched

References

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