CVE-2026-113723
virtualenv is a tool for creating isolated virtual python environments. Prior to 21.14.9, caller-supplied prompt text can become executable syntax in the bash activation prompt. An attacker must influence the value passed to virtualenv, and a user must subsequently activate the environment and draw the prompt. This vulnerability is fixed in 21.14.9.
Published:Oct 20, 2026
Last Modified:Oct 27, 2026
EPS:Oct 20, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00177
CVSS Score:7.8
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Pypa
Product
Virtualenv
Pypa
Virtualenv
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector
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Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Scope
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Integrity
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Availability
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