High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 21, 2026· Updated Oct 12, 2026
CVE-2025-71357
CVE-2025-71357
Description
picklescan before 0.0.30 fails to detect malicious pickle files using idlelib.pyshell.ModifiedInterpreter.runcommand in reduce methods. Attackers can embed undetected code in pickle files that executes remote commands when loaded by victims.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
picklescanPyPI | < 0.0.30 | 0.0.30 |
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:mmaitre314:picklescan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:mmaitre314:picklescan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <0.0.30
- (no CPE)range: <0.0.30
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-j343-8v2j-ff7wnvdExploitVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-j343-8v2j-ff7wghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-arbitrary-code-execution-via-undetected-idlelib-pyshell-modifiedinterpreter-runcommandnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/commit/1931c2d04eaca8d20597705ff39cab78ba364e4bghsaWEB
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/picklescan/PYSEC-2026-246.yamlghsaWEB
News mentions
1- Picklescan: Nine RCE Vulnerabilities Disclosed Together via Detection BypassesVypr Intelligence · Jun 23, 2026