Python Packaging Authority pip up to 26.0 ZIP File

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Python Packaging Authority pip up to 26.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component ZIP File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-3219. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Python Packaging Authority pip up to 26.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component ZIP File Handler. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

pip handles concatenated tar and ZIP files as ZIP files regardless of filename or whether a file is both a tar and ZIP file. This behavior could result in confusing installation behavior, such as installing "incorrect" files according to the filename of the archive. New behavior only proceeds with installation if the file identifies uniquely as a ZIP or tar archive, not as both.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-3219 since 02/25/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 26.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: pip 26.1

Timelineinfo

02/25/2026 CVE reserved
04/20/2026 +53 days Advisory disclosed
04/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-3219 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-3219
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358312

Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2026 17:59
Changes: 04/20/2026 17:59 (66)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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