High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 21, 2026· Updated Oct 12, 2026
CVE-2025-71378
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 packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
picklescanPyPI | < 0.0.30 | 0.0.30 |
Affected products
2cpe: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-9w88-8rmg-7g2pnvdExploitVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-9w88-8rmg-7g2pghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-remote-code-execution-via-undetected-cprofile-runctx-in-pickle-filesnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/commit/1931c2d04eaca8d20597705ff39cab78ba364e4bghsaWEB
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/picklescan/PYSEC-2026-247.yamlghsaWEB
News mentions
1- Picklescan: Nine RCE Vulnerabilities Disclosed Together via Detection BypassesVypr Intelligence · Jun 23, 2026