CVE-2026-3087

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified

CVE-2026-3087 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PythonPython<= 3.14.4—
PythonPython3.15.0Alpha1

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3087?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-3087?
CVE-2026-3087 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3087?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST