CVE-2026-3087: If `shutil.unpack_archive()` is given a ZIP archive with an absolute Windows path containing a drive (`C:\\...`) then...
MEDIUM
CVSS 5.5
Published: April 27, 2026 | Last Modified: April 27, 2026
Description
If `shutil.unpack_archive()` is given a ZIP archive with an absolute Windows path containing a drive (`C:\\...`) then the archive will be extracted outside the target directory which is different than other operating systems. Only Windows is affected by this vulnerability.
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
- 9 articles from independent security sources have covered this vulnerability, indicating significant industry attention.
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Security Coverage (9 articles)
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