pip self-update functionality can import newly installed modules after wheel installation — CVE-2026-6357

Summary

CVE-2026-6357 is a advisory from MSRC. pip self-update functionality can import newly installed modules after wheel installation Vendor: Microsoft. Severity/Threat: medium.

Product

Security Update Guide

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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