CVE-2026-19552: Python2.7 · When ca_certs parameter was supplied to ssl.get_server_certificate() function, the
Affects python2.7Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 0.0 High.
Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 21:47 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (PSF) | CVSS 4.0 | 0.0 |
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10python3.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/python3.14?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpython3.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/python3.14?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpython3.12pkg:deb/ubuntu/python3.12?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpython3.10pkg:deb/ubuntu/python3.10?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTSpython2.7pkg:deb/ubuntu/python2.7?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTSpython3.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/python3.11?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, users should avoid using ssl.get_server_certificate() with the ca_certs parameter or implement additional certificate validation checks in their applications.
Description
A vulnerability in Python 2.7's ssl.get_server_certificate() function occurs when the ca_certs parameter is supplied, causing the identity of the certificate not to be checked. This flaw affects multiple specific Python 2.7 versions used in various Ubuntu releases. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-19552 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19552 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python/cpython/issues/161503 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python/cpython/pull/161507 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python/cpython/pull/161574 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python/cpython/pull/161575 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python/cpython/pull/161576 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python/cpython/pull/161671 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python/cpython/commit/8dde46eaa6baf5f027a7234845b20d50b509624e (opens in a new tab)
- mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/SXBD6BGHDBTGM4KSUMQEWYIQ5RO4BQ76/ (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/09/25 (opens in a new tab)