EIP-2026-102960

PRE-CVE

Python - Untrusted Search Path/Code Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102960. PoCs published by rogueclown.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages Python's untrusted search path vulnerability to execute arbitrary code when `help('modules')` is called. It demonstrates the vulnerability by creating a malicious `test.py` script in the current directory, which executes a shell command to modify `/root/.ssh/authorized_keys` and change permissions of `/usr/bin/nmap`.

Description

Python - Untrusted Search Path/Code Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by rogueclown · textlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19693

This exploit leverages Python's untrusted search path vulnerability to execute arbitrary code when `help('modules')` is called. It demonstrates the vulnerability by creating a malicious `test.py` script in the current directory, which executes a shell command to modify `/root/.ssh/authorized_keys` and change permissions of `/usr/bin/nmap`.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Python 2.7.2 and Python 3.2.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Ability to place a malicious `test.py` script in the target directory · Victim must execute `help('modules')` in Python
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026