CVE-2026-8643

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.

Patch Available

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Fix without upgrading

Score

5.5

Severity

Medium

Ecosystem

Python

Publish Date

June 1, 2026

Modified Date

June 5, 2026

Score Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Versions