Vulnerability · Published Feb 6, 2026 · Assigned by VulDB
CVE-2026-1998micropython runtime.c mp_import_all memory corruption
Low 3.3
In plain English
A low-severity memory corruption in micropython. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 13% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)3.3Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 86.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | micropython | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-1998 |
| Debian:14 | micropython | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-1998 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | micropython | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-1998 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | micropython | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-1998 |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | micropython | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2026-1998 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | micropython | 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.7 |
Weakness: CWE-119 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
References
- VDB-344546 | micropython runtime.c mp_import_all memory corruption vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-344546 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signature, permissions-required
- Submit #743396 | micropython 0fd0843 Memory Corruption third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/issues/18639 issue-tracking
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/pull/18671 issue-tracking
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/issues/18639#issue-3780651410 exploit, issue-tracking
- https://github.com/dpgeorge/micropython/commit/570744d06c5ba9dba59b4c3f432ca4f0abd396b6 patch
- https://github.com/micropython/micropython/ product