CVE-2026-44405
Paramiko RSA Key SHA-1 Vulnerability
Description
In Paramiko through 4.0.0 before a448945, rsakey.py allows the SHA-1 algorithm.
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44405
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Paramiko to version 4.0.0 or later.
- Apply the patch dated a448945 to rsakey.py.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-44405.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/paramiko/paramiko/commit/a4489456b6f65281e172380cc4826cee5e851dbb | |
| https://ostif.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/25-11-2415-REP_paramiko-security-audit_v1.1.pdf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44405 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44405
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Paramiko through 4.0.0 before a448945, rsakey.py allows the SHA-1 algorithm. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-327 Added Reference https://github.com/paramiko/paramiko/commit/a4489456b6f65281e172380cc4826cee5e851dbb Added Reference https://ostif.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/25-11-2415-REP_paramiko-security-audit_v1.1.pdf