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CVE-2023-48056: PyPinkSign v0.5.1 uses a non-random or static IV for Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode in AES encryption.

PyPinkSign v0.5.1 uses a non-random or static IV for Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode in AES encryption. This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of information and communications.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

PyPinkSign v0.5.1 is reported to use AES-CBC encryption with a static or non-random IV. That can weaken confidentiality and may expose information in encrypted communications. The source bundle provides limited product, scoring, and remediation detail, so urgency depends on whether your systems use this package for sensitive data.

Executive priority

Treat this as targeted dependency-risk work, not an emergency without confirmed exposure. If PyPinkSign v0.5.1 protects sensitive communications or stored secrets, prioritize remediation and data-impact review.

Technical view

The CVE describes cryptographic API misuse: AES in CBC mode with a non-random or static initialization vector. CBC requires IV handling that prevents repeated first-block patterns and related information leakage. No CVSS, CWE, affected CPE, exploit, or fixed-version details are provided in the supplied sources.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to systems that use PyPinkSign v0.5.1 for encryption of sensitive information or communications. The affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams should verify actual dependency use rather than assume broad exposure.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited active exploitation. The risk is confidentiality loss from weak encryption design, not evidence of confirmed in-the-wild compromise.

Researcher notes

Evidence is thin: one CVE record, one CVE JSON source, and one project-specific advisory link. No CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit status, or fixed release is supplied, so avoid over-scoping and validate from source code or vendor updates.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify whether PyPinkSign v0.5.1 is present in applications or build manifests.
  • Check the project or vendor guidance for an official fix or migration path.
  • Prioritize replacement where PyPinkSign protects credentials, messages, tokens, or regulated data.
  • Review whether encrypted data requires rotation after remediation.
  • Avoid claiming patch completion until a fixed version or code change is verified.

Validation and detection

  • Search dependency inventories for PyPinkSign and version 0.5.1.
  • Confirm whether vulnerable code paths perform AES-CBC encryption.
  • Review cryptography code for static, constant, or reused IV values.
  • Determine what sensitive data was encrypted through affected paths.
  • Document compensating controls and remaining exposure where replacement is delayed.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
Published
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
2ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

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Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

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