# CVE-2026-119170: Regression in FIPS enforcement of hash algorithms affecting only Python 3.14.10

Only affects CPython 3.14.10 when it runs OpenSSL in FIPS mode. The fix is in CPython 3.14.11.

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-118275, GHSA-VQ78-G94J-3PPP
- Severity: CVSS 8.2 (High), CNA
- 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
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Unclear
- Fixed in: 3.14.11
- Published: 2026-11-06 · Updated: 2026-11-06

CVE-2026-119170 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 8.2 (high) and affects CPython; fixed in 3.14.11.

## Summary

A regression in Python's hashlib module fails to enforce FIPS-approved hash algorithms for installations that run OpenSSL in FIPS mode, and it affects only a single Python release. An attacker can remotely, without logging in and without any user action, alter data that relies on those hashes.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Python Software Foundation CPython: from 3.14.10, fixed in 3.14.11

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Python Software Foundation CPython, upgrade to a fixed version (3.14.11) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-119170 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-119170

### What does this mean?

A regression in how the hashlib module enforces FIPS-approved hash algorithms means some hash algorithms that should be blocked in FIPS mode may still be available. The advisory rates the issue HIGH severity.

Source: https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/PXVTTOBPUMFJSSUXN6XCS7FC5DZOSZXK/

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-119170?

CPython: from 3.14.10 before 3.14.11.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-119170

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

Only CPython 3.14.10 is affected; the advisory says all other Python versions are unaffected. The issue only applies to Python builds using OpenSSL in FIPS mode. To check, look at the Python version reported by the interpreter and whether its OpenSSL is set up for FIPS mode.

Source: https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/PXVTTOBPUMFJSSUXN6XCS7FC5DZOSZXK/

### How do I fix CVE-2026-119170?

Upgrade from CPython 3.14.10 to CPython 3.14.11, which contains the fix.

Source: https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/PXVTTOBPUMFJSSUXN6XCS7FC5DZOSZXK/

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## References

- https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/160923
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/PXVTTOBPUMFJSSUXN6XCS7FC5DZOSZXK/
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/160984

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