Summary
Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language, which includes modules, classes, exceptions, very high level dynamic data types and dynamic typing. Python supports interfaces to many system calls and libraries, as well as to various windowing systems.
Security Fix(es):
* python-pip: Path traversal via malicious entry point name in pip wheel installation allows arbitrary file overwrite (CVE-2026-8643)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 10 | python3.14-pip | 25.2-3.el10_2.5 |
| AlmaLinux · 10 | python3.14-pip-wheel | 25.2-3.el10_2.5 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Medium 4.1
pip can extract console_scripts and gui_scripts outside installation directory
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.