CVE-2021-39182: EnroCrypt is a Python module for encryption and hashing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-39182?

enrocrypt: upgrade to 1.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-39182 being exploited?

CVE-2021-39182 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-39182 affect?

CVE-2021-39182 affects enrocrypt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 hashi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-39182?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-39182 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting enrocrypt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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`.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-327, CWE-328, CWE-916, CWE-326
Published	2021-11-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: enrocrypt project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-08 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enrocrypt project enrocrypt UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.4

Fixed in: 1.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enrocrypt || rpm -q enrocrypt || enrocrypt --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enrocrypt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade enrocrypt

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-39182?

enrocrypt: upgrade to 1.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-39182 being exploited?

CVE-2021-39182 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-39182 affect?

CVE-2021-39182 affects enrocrypt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 hashi

How urgent is CVE-2021-39182?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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