CVE-2026-8643

MEDIUM

pip can extract console_scripts and gui_scripts outside installation directory

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (3)

Core 3

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0016
EPSS Percentile 6.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (2)
pypa/pip < 26.1.2
Python Packaging Authority/pip < 26.1.2
Published Jun 01, 2026
Tracked Since Jun 01, 2026