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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD4.1 Medium

CVE-2026-8643

pip can extract console_scripts and gui_scripts outside installation directory

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Status
Published
Published
Updated
Assigning organization
PSF

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.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

Python Packaging Authority pip

Default version status: unaffected

  • 24.0 to < 26.1.2affected

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