virtualenv bash and fish activation scripts execute commands embedded in paths

Date Oct 1, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product PyPI ยท virtualenv
CVE CVE-2026-102925
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-102925

Summary

virtualenv bash and fish activation scripts execute commands embedded in paths

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for virtualenv. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 4% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether virtualenv is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.2%; percentile: 4%.

Sources

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