# CVE-2026-115586: python3.13-virtualenv: virtualenv is a tool for creating isolated virtual python environments

CVE-2026-115586 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by ALAS2023-2026-3409, released November 10, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-115586
- Priority: High
- CVSS: n/a (important)
- EPSS: 0.0027
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 9, 2026

## Description

virtualenv is a tool for creating isolated virtual python environments. From 21.14.9 until 21.14.13, the bash bin/activate script can copy an attacker-controlled --prompt value into PS1 without escaping dollar signs or backticks when both promptvars and POSIX mode are disabled during activation. Re-enabling promptvars, running set -o posix, or starting an interactive child bash that inherits the exported PS1 can then expand command substitution in the stored VIRTUAL_ENV_PROMPT value and execute commands as the user who activates the environment. This issue is fixed in version 21.14.13.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python3-virtualenv amzn 2023 | 20.4.0-3.amzn2023.0.6 | [ALAS2023-2026-3409](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3409.md) | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Linux | python3.13-virtualenv amzn 2023 | 20.21.1-1.amzn2023.0.5 | [ALAS2023-2026-3410](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-3410.md) | Nov 10, 2026 |

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