Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 21, 2026
picklescan - Remote Code Execution via Undetected cProfile.runctx in Pickle Files
CVE-2025-71378
Description
picklescan before 0.0.30 fails to detect cProfile.runctx function calls in pickle file reduce methods, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Malicious pickle files bypass picklescan detection and execute remote code when loaded via pickle.load().
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Affected products
1- Range: < 0.0.30
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-9w88-8rmg-7g2pmitrevendor-advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-remote-code-execution-via-undetected-cprofile-runctx-in-pickle-filesmitrethird-party-advisory
News mentions
1- Picklescan: Nine RCE Vulnerabilities Disclosed Together via Detection BypassesVypr Intelligence · Jun 23, 2026