# CVE-2026-1998: micropython runtime.c mp\_import\_all memory corruption

- Severity: CVSS 4.8 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2026-02-06 · Updated: 2026-02-23

## Affected

- n/a micropython: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, 1.24, 1.25, 1.26, 1.27.0

## Description

A flaw has been found in micropython up to 1.27.0. This vulnerability affects the function mp_import_all of the file py/runtime.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: 570744d06c5ba9dba59b4c3f432ca4f0abd396b6. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a micropython, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.344546
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344546
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.743396
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/issues/18639
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/pull/18671
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/issues/18639#issue-3780651410
- https://github.com/dpgeorge/micropython/commit/570744d06c5ba9dba59b4c3f432ca4f0abd396b6
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/

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