Mbedtls: [Unknown description] (CVE-2026-50586)
Description
A medium severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-50586 affects multiple specific versions of the mbedtls library. The exact nature and technical details of the vulnerability are unknown based on the available data. There is no CVSS score or detailed description to clarify the impact or exploitation methods. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The affected versions are explicitly listed, covering a range of mbedtls releases primarily used in Ubuntu distributions. No patch or remediation information is provided, and the vulnerability does not pertain to a cloud service.
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/mbedtls?arch=source&distro=xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/mbedtls?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/mbedtls?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/mbedtls?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/mbedtls?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/mbedtls?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/mbedtls?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-50586 is a vulnerability affecting multiple specific versions of the mbedtls cryptographic library. The description and technical details of the vulnerability are not provided, and no CVSS score is assigned. The affected versions include various releases from 2.1.2-1 through 3.6.7-3ubuntu1, primarily in Ubuntu package builds. There is no information about the vulnerability's nature, impact, or exploitation. No vendor advisory or patch information is available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Due to the lack of detailed information, the precise impact of CVE-2026-50586 cannot be determined. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity, suggesting a moderate risk level, but without specifics on the affected functionality or potential consequences. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigation steps can be recommended based on the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-50586
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
Threat ID: 6ad3f60c2cdf04f656664107
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:26:20 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 00:58:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 00:58:06 UTC
Views: 4
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