CVE-2026-8643 (Medium) detected in pip-26.1.1-py3-none-any.whl

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CVE-2026-8643 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - pip-26.1.1-py3-none-any.whl

The PyPA recommended tool for installing Python packages.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/3a/eb/fea4d1d51c49832120f7f285d07306db3960f423a2612c6057caf3e8196f/pip-26.1.1-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /tmp/ws-scm/spotfire-python

Path to vulnerable library: /tmp/ws-ua_20260506063530_RVRPSW/python_WSYGMI/20260506063531/pip-26.1.1-py3-none-any.whl

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ pip-26.1.1-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

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.

Publish Date: 2026-06-01

URL: CVE-2026-8643

CVSS 4 Score Details (4.1)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: N/A
  • Scope: N/A
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: N/A
  • Integrity Impact: N/A
  • Availability Impact: N/A

For more information on CVSS4 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2026-06-01

Fix Resolution: 26.1.2

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