CVE-2026-8643
Published:June 01, 2026
Updated:June 07, 2026
pip would treat console_scripts and gui_scripts as paths instead of file names without sanitizing the resolved absolute path to the installation directory, leading to entry points being installed outside the installation directory.
Affected Packages
pip (CONDA):
Affected version(s) >=1.1 <26.1.2Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 26.1.2https://github.com/pypa/pip.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=0.3 <26.1.2Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 26.1.2pip (PYTHON):
Affected version(s) >=0.2 <26.1.2Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 26.1.2Related Resources (3)
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Contact UsCVSS v4
Base Score:
4.1
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
ACTIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
NONE
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
5
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
EPSS
Base Score:
0.03