Python · Pip · CVE-2013-1888
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
pip versions prior to 1.3
**Description**
The issue allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the /tmp/pip-build temporary directory.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 1.3, update to version 1.3 or later to resolve the issue.