Vulnerability Description
virtualenv is a tool for creating isolated virtual python environments. Prior to 21.14.7, the bash activate script escapes the environment name for only one of the two passes bash makes over PS1, so a backslash in the name undoes the escaping and a name containing \$(...) runs as commands in the user's shell each time bash draws the prompt. This issue is fixed in version 21.14.7.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pypa/virtualenv/commit/c3104e02474b652832a9bbaae79f6e16962969
- https://github.com/pypa/virtualenv/releases/tag/21.14.7
- https://github.com/pypa/virtualenv/security/advisories/GHSA-vxj4-q4g9-crj7
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-113725?
CVE-2026-113725 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). virtualenv is a tool for creating isolated virtual python environments. Prior to 21.14.7, the bash activate script escapes the environment name for only one of the two passes bash makes over PS1, so a...
How severe is CVE-2026-113725?
CVE-2026-113725 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-113725?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.