The verify function in the RSA package for Python (Python-RSA) before 3.3 allows attackers to spoof signatures with a small public exponent via crafted signature padding, aka a BERserk attack.
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This medium-severity CVE scores 5.3 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 3.1%, top 13% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
The verify function in the RSA package for Python (Python-RSA) before 3.3 allows attackers to spoof signatures with a small public exponent via crafted signature padding, aka a BERserk attack.
January 13, 2016
May 6, 2026
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| rsa | 1.1 ... 3.2.3 (18 versions) | 3.3 | — |
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