Vulnerability Description
PDM is a Python package and dependency manager. In versions up to and including 2.26.9, PDM automatically loads project-local plugins from a .pdm-plugins directory during initialization, allowing an attacker-controlled file in an untrusted repository checkout to execute arbitrary Python code before any command is parsed. This happens because load_plugins() runs during Core.init() and adds .pdm-plugins via site.addsitedir(), which processes .pth files and immediately executes any line beginning with import, so the code runs with the privileges of the user invoking pdm and even a benign command such as pdm --version triggers it (making the impact strongest in CI, automation, and privileged contexts). The issue is fixed in version 2.27.0.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pdm-project/pdm/releases/tag/2.27.0
- https://github.com/pdm-project/pdm/security/advisories/GHSA-qq6c-99pv-prvf
- https://github.com/pdm-project/pdm/security/advisories/GHSA-qq6c-99pv-prvf
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-47781?
CVE-2026-47781 is a documented vulnerability. PDM is a Python package and dependency manager. In versions up to and including 2.26.9, PDM automatically loads project-local plugins from a .pdm-plugins directory during initialization, allowing an a...
How severe is CVE-2026-47781?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-47781. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-47781?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.