4.8
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-1998
micropython runtime.c mp_import_all memory corruption
Description

A flaw has been found in micropython up to 1.27.0. This vulnerability affects the function mp_import_all of the file py/runtime.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: 570744d06c5ba9dba59b4c3f432ca4f0abd396b6. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 6, 2026, 7:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 6, 2026, 7:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 LOW [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Address memory corruption by updating MicroPython to a patched version.
  • Update MicroPython to a version beyond 1.27.0.
  • Apply the patch referenced by 570744d06c5ba9dba59b4c3f432ca4f0abd396b6.
  • Ensure local access controls are strictly enforced.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 06, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A flaw has been found in micropython up to 1.27.0. This vulnerability affects the function mp_import_all of the file py/runtime.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been published and may be used. Patch name: 570744d06c5ba9dba59b4c3f432ca4f0abd396b6. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added Reference https://github.com/dpgeorge/micropython/commit/570744d06c5ba9dba59b4c3f432ca4f0abd396b6
    Added Reference https://github.com/micropython/micropython/
    Added Reference https://github.com/micropython/micropython/issues/18639
    Added Reference https://github.com/micropython/micropython/issues/18639#issue-3780651410
    Added Reference https://github.com/micropython/micropython/pull/18671
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344546
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.344546
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.743396
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 4.8
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SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
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Base CVSS Score: 3.3
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Privileges Required
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Base CVSS Score: 1.7
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
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