Mbedtls: [Unknown description] (CVE-2026-50588)
Description
CVE-2026-50588 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting multiple specific versions of the mbedtls library. The exact nature and technical details of the vulnerability are unknown based on the provided data. There is no CVSS score or detailed description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The affected versions include a range of mbedtls releases primarily used in Ubuntu distributions. No patch or remediation information is provided, so the patch status is not confirmed.
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
This entry concerns CVE-2026-50588, a vulnerability in the mbedtls library. The description and technical details of the vulnerability are unknown. The affected versions are explicitly listed and correspond to various mbedtls versions used in Ubuntu releases. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory information available to clarify the impact or remediation status. No known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Due to the lack of detailed information, the specific impact of this vulnerability cannot be determined. The medium severity rating suggests a moderate risk, but without technical details or exploitation reports, the precise consequences remain unclear.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No specific mitigation steps can be recommended without further information.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-50588
- 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: 6ad3f60c2cdf04f656664105
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:26:20 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 00:57:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 00:57:57 UTC
Views: 4
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