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CVE-2025-71360 picklescan CVE debrief
CVE-2025-71360 is a high-severity vulnerability in the picklescan library before version 0.0.29. The vulnerability allows attackers to embed undetected code in pickle files that executes remote commands when loaded by victims. This is due to the library's failure to detect malicious pickle files using the idlelib.calltip.get_entity function in reduce methods. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6 and is classified as HIGH. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-04T02:16:22.327Z and has not been modified since.
- Vendor
- picklescan
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-04
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-04
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-04
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-04
Who should care
Developers and users of the picklescan library before version 0.0.29 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it. This includes updating to the latest version of the library and being cautious when loading pickle files from untrusted sources. Additionally, users of applications that utilize the picklescan library should also be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.
Technical summary
The picklescan library before version 0.0.29 is vulnerable to remote code execution due to its failure to detect malicious pickle files. The vulnerability is caused by the library's use of the idlelib.calltip.get_entity function in reduce methods, which allows attackers to embed undetected code in pickle files. This code can be executed when the pickle file is loaded by a victim. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6 and is classified as HIGH.
Defensive priority
High priority should be given to updating the picklescan library to version 0.0.29 or later. Additionally, users should be cautious when loading pickle files from untrusted sources and consider implementing additional security measures to mitigate this vulnerability.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update the picklescan library to version 0.0.29 or later.
- Be cautious when loading pickle files from untrusted sources.
- Implement additional security measures to mitigate this vulnerability, such as validating the contents of pickle files before loading them.
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to pickle files.
- Consider implementing compensating controls, such as restricting access to pickle files or implementing additional authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Evidence notes
The CVE record for CVE-2025-71360 was published on 2026-07-04T02:16:22.327Z and has not been modified since. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6 and is classified as HIGH. The vulnerability is caused by the picklescan library's failure to detect malicious pickle files using the idlelib.calltip.get_entity function in reduce methods.
Official resources
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