python-cryptography: Duplicate self-signed intermediates can cause exponential path-building
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-69249
Summary
python-cryptography: Duplicate self-signed intermediates can cause exponential path-building
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for cryptography. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether cryptography is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7.
Sources
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