CVE-2021-39182

Name: CVE-2021-39182
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-08T15:15:07.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39182 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. EnroCrypt is a Python module for encryption and hashing. Prior to version 1.1.4, EnroCrypt used the MD5 hashing algorithm in the hashing file. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EnroCrypt is a Python module for encryption and hashing. Prior to version 1.1.4, EnroCrypt used the MD5 hashing algorithm in the hashing file. Beginners who are unfamiliar with hashes can face problems as MD5 is considered an insecure hashing algorithm. The vulnerability is patched in v1.1.4 of the product. As a workaround, users can remove the `MD5` hashing function from the file `hashing.py`.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Enrocrypt Project	Enrocrypt	< 1.1.4

References

https://github.com/Morgan-Phoenix/EnroCrypt/commit/e652d56ac60eadfc26489ab83927af13a9b9d8ceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Morgan-Phoenix/EnroCrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-35m5-8cvj-8783Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Morgan-Phoenix/EnroCrypt/commit/e652d56ac60eadfc26489ab83927af13a9b9d8ceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Morgan-Phoenix/EnroCrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-35m5-8cvj-8783Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39182?

How severe is CVE-2021-39182?

CVE-2021-39182 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39182?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST