#VU121929 Path traversal in wheel - CVE-2026-24049

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#VU121929 Path traversal in wheel - CVE-2026-24049

Published: January 22, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU121929
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-24049
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
wheel
Software vendor:
Python Packaging Authority

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in wheel unpack. A remote attacker can craft a malicious wheel file that, when unpacked, changes the permissions of critical system files.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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