Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 4, 2026· Updated Jul 6, 2026

picklescan - Arbitrary Code Execution via torch.utils.bottleneck.main.run_cprofile

CVE-2025-71366

Description

picklescan before 0.0.28 fails to detect malicious torch.utils.bottleneck.__main__.run_cprofile function calls in pickle files, allowing attackers to bypass safety checks. Remote attackers can embed undetected code in pickle files to achieve arbitrary code execution when victims load the files.

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References

github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-4r9r-ch6f-vxmxmitrevendor-advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-arbitrary-code-execution-via-torch-utils-bottleneck-main-run-cprofilemitrethird-party-advisory

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