PyPI/pip CVE-2026-8643: medium 5.5, EPSS 0.47%
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 outs
Action: Upgrade pip to 26.1.2 or later.
pip install pip==26.1.2Affected
| introduced | fixed | last affected |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 26.1.2 | - |
Fixed versions
| 26.1.2 |
Sources
- osv: PYSEC-2026-196
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/01/5
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/YV63UET5D3OOJY7O4M5XCVYO2YM4NBYJ/
- https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/14000
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wf93-45jw-7689
CVE-2026-8643 · published · modified · JSON