virtualenv activation scripts run code from a path that contains a placeholder name
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-113776
Summary
virtualenv activation scripts run code from a path that contains a placeholder name
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 15% 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: 15%.
Sources
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