CVE-2026-3219

pip doesn't reject concatenated ZIP and tar archives

MEDIUM
4.6
CVSS Score
Published: April 20, 2026 at 02:55 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:43 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsPipPip

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Severity
MEDIUM4.6
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.1%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

All versions
v < 26.1
Affected range stops below 26.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

4.6MEDIUMPSF
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusAWAITING ANALYSIS
CWE
CWE-434

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