CVE-2012-5825: Tweepy does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or...

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This CVE describes a TLS validation flaw in Tweepy. A program using affected Tweepy code could accept a valid certificate for the wrong hostname, letting a network-positioned attacker impersonate the intended SSL server. The source bundle does not identify affected versions, a vendor patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in older Python applications that used Tweepy for SSL-protected connections. The bundle lists vendor and product as n/a and gives no affected version range, so dependency inventory is required before judging real exposure. Treat this as a dependency hygiene and credential-protection issue, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize confirmation where legacy Python services handle sensitive API tokens or traverse untrusted networks. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and environments using Tweepy.; Check Tweepy and Python guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Upgrade or replace vulnerable Tweepy versions when confirmed..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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