diff --git a/gnu/packages/python.scm b/gnu/packages/python.scm
index 11f3aacf00..aa92e82ac2 100644
--- a/gnu/packages/python.scm
+++ b/gnu/packages/python.scm
@@ -261,6 +261,7 @@ introspection capabilities; intuitive object orientation; natural
 expression of procedural code; full modularity, supporting hierarchical
 packages; exception-based error handling; and very high level dynamic
 data types.")
+    (properties '((cpe-name . "python")))
     (license license:psfl)))
 
 ;; Current 2.x version.