High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 23, 2026· Updated Oct 12, 2026
CVE-2025-71376
CVE-2025-71376
Description
picklescan before 0.0.29 fails to detect malicious pickle files using idlelib.autocomplete.AutoComplete.fetch_completions in reduce methods. Attackers can embed undetected code in pickle files that executes arbitrary commands when loaded by victims.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
picklescanPyPI | < 0.0.29 | 0.0.29 |
Affected products
1- Range: <0.0.29
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-7cq8-mj8x-j263ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71376ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/commit/aecd11be98702caa9ba9b12189d91ad596a36114ghsaWEB
- github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-7cq8-mj8x-j263nvdWEB
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-arbitrary-code-execution-via-undetected-idlelib-autocomplete-autocomplete-fetch-completionsnvdWEB
News mentions
1- Picklescan: Nine RCE Vulnerabilities Disclosed Together via Detection BypassesVypr Intelligence · Jun 23, 2026