CVE-2026-38974 Details
Description
Dulwich through 1.1.0 was found to be missing SSH host key verification in contrib/paramiko_vendor.py.
A vulnerability in Dulwich versions through 1.1.0 allows for missing SSH host key verification in the contrib/paramiko_vendor.py file. This absence of verification could potentially be exploited in scenarios where SSH connections are established without proper trust validation.
Users can update to Dulwich version 1.2.0 or later, where this issue has been fixed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Jul 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/jelmer/dulwich | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://github.com/jelmer/dulwich/pull/2123 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-295 | Improper Certificate Validation | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Dulwich | <= 1.1.0 (semver) |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |