RHSA-2026:7610

Vulnerability from csaf_redhat - Published: 2026-04-10 23:42 - Updated: 2026-04-24 10:24
Summary
Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs bug fix and enhancement update
Severity
Low
Notes
Topic: An update for Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs is now available.
Details: This update includes the following RPMs: python-pip: * python-pip-wheel-26.0.1-2.1.hum1 (noarch) * python3-pip-26.0.1-2.1.hum1 (noarch) * python-pip-26.0.1-2.1.hum1.src (src)
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CVE-2026-1703

A flaw was found in pip. A remote attacker could exploit this path traversal vulnerability by tricking a user into installing a maliciously crafted wheel archive. This could lead to files being extracted outside the intended installation directory, potentially disclosing sensitive information.

3.9 (Low)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Vendor Fix For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://images.redhat.com/ https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:7610
Workaround Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
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