CVE-2026-6357 | pip up to 26.0 Self-update Check Local Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in pip up to 26.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Self-update Check. Such manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-6357. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

The affected component should be upgraded.