CVE-2025-71362

8.1 HIGH

Published: July 04, 2026 Modified: July 04, 2026

Description

picklescan before 0.0.33 fails to detect unsafe deserialization when numpy.f2py.crackfortran functions call eval on arbitrary strings. Attackers can embed malicious code in pickle files that executes when loaded from untrusted sources.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-r8g5-cgf2-4m4m

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-arbitrary-code-execution-via-unsafe-deserialization-in-numpy-f2py-crackfortran

Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.3%

22th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-502

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