#VU118203 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in pip - CVE-2025-8869

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#VU118203 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in pip - CVE-2025-8869

Published: November 7, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU118203
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-8869
CWE-ID: CWE-754
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
pip
Software vendor:
Python Packaging Authority

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted data and modify data on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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