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.

References

• https://github.com/pypa/pip/pull/14000
• https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/YV63UET5D3OOJY7O4M5XCVYO2YM4NBYJ/
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/01/5