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Cryptographic modules for Python.

The latest stable version of pycrypto is 2.6.1, published on 2014-06-20. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

Latest stable version	2.6.1
Published	2014-06-20 08:10:20 UTC
Install	`pip install --upgrade pycrypto`
Requires	none declared
License	Public domain
Advisories on latest version	`GHSA-6528-wvf6-f6qg` `GHSA-cq27-v7xp-c356` `PYSEC-2017-94` `PYSEC-2018-97`
Last verified	2026-11-13 05:17:36 UTC
Sources	pypi.org

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Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2014-06-20 08:10:20 UTC · 4528 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	13

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Version history

Version	Published
`2.6.1`	2014-06-20 08:10:20 UTC
`2.2`	2013-08-11 11:20:32 UTC
`2.1.0`	2013-08-11 11:20:08 UTC
`2.0.1`	2013-08-11 11:19:28 UTC
`2.6`	2012-05-24 15:09:51 UTC
`2.5`	2012-01-13 18:31:25 UTC
`2.4.1`	2011-11-04 20:31:00 UTC
`2.4`	2011-10-22 22:01:31 UTC
`2.3`	2010-12-17 03:18:31 UTC
`2.0`	—

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of pycrypto?

The latest stable version of pycrypto is 2.6.1, published on 2014-06-20. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

How do I install the latest version of pycrypto?

Run pip install --upgrade pycrypto. The latest stable version is 2.6.1 (verified 2026-11-13).

Is pycrypto deprecated?

No. pycrypto is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Python version does pycrypto require?

pycrypto 2.6.1 does not declare a Python version requirement.

Does pycrypto 2.6.1 have known vulnerabilities?

Yes. 4 known advisories affect pycrypto 2.6.1: GHSA-6528-wvf6-f6qg, GHSA-cq27-v7xp-c356, PYSEC-2017-94, PYSEC-2018-97.

Is pycrypto still maintained?

pycrypto published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 4528 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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