HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-15925
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-15925

CWE-297Published: July 16, 2026· Updated: Jul 16, 2026

9.2
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.17%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.7th

Official Description

Improper TLS hostname verification in Snowflake Connector for Python versions prior to 4.7.1 and 3.18.1 may have allowed a network-positioned attacker to bypass certificate hostname validation on HTTPS connections made by the connector. An attacker with on-path network access could exploit this by intercepting or redirecting network traffic and presenting a certificate signed by any trusted CA for any domain, causing the connector to accept connections without validating that the certificate matched the requested hostname. Successful exploitation requires an on-path traffic interception capability (e.g. ARP/DNS poisoning, rogue access point, BGP hijacking, or malicious proxy/exit node). This vulnerability may have exposed credentials, query data, and staged file contents to interception and tampering, and may have enabled the attacker to issue arbitrary SQL within the context of the victim's connector session. Impact is limited by the privileges of the affected Snowflake role. The fix is available in Snowflake Connector for Python versions 4.7.1 and 3.18.1. Users must manually upgrade.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in Snowflake Connector for Python allows a network-positioned attacker to bypass TLS hostname verification. The flaw enables an attacker to intercept or redirect network traffic and present a fraudulent certificate, leading to potential exposure of credentials, query data, and staged file contents. With a CVSS score of 9.2, this issue poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted via the connector.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Exploitation requires an on-path network interception capability, but the remote attack vector (AV:N) and low attack complexity make it a serious concern.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Snowflake Connector for Python to version 4.7.1 or 3.18.1 or later. Ensure network traffic is protected against interception and that trusted certificate authorities are properly managed.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-15925 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Python
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-15925
CVSS Score9.2 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-297
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.17%
PublishedJul 16, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-297)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-15925 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.