Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Mar 14, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2025-2000
CVE-2025-2000
Description
A maliciously crafted QPY file can potential execute arbitrary-code embedded in the payload without privilege escalation when deserialising QPY formats < 13. A python process calling Qiskit 0.18.0 through 1.4.1's qiskit.qpy.load() function could potentially execute any arbitrary Python code embedded in the correct place in the binary file as part of specially constructed payload.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
qiskit-terraPyPI | >= 0.18.0, <= 0.46.3 | — |
qiskitPyPI | < 1.4.2 | 1.4.2 |
qiskitPyPI | >= 2.0.0rc1, < 2.0.0rc2 | 2.0.0rc2 |
Affected products
4- ghsa-coords2 versions
< 1.4.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 1.4.2
- (no CPE)range: >= 0.18.0, <= 0.46.3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-6m2c-76ff-6vrfghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2000ghsaADVISORY
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7185949nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/Qiskit/qiskit/security/advisories/GHSA-6m2c-76ff-6vrfghsaWEB
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