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CVE-2025-71345: picklescan before 0.0.30 fails to detect malicious pickle files that invoke...

HIGH CVSS 8.1 Exploit Available

Published: July 4, 2026 | Last Modified: July 4, 2026

Description

picklescan before 0.0.30 fails to detect malicious pickle files that invoke torch.utils.bottleneck.__main__.run_autograd_prof function. Attackers can embed undetected code in pickle files that executes during deserialization, enabling remote code execution.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

High CVSS score indicates significant risk — exploitation could lead to substantial data exposure or system compromise.
Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.

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References

github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-4whj-rm5r-c2v8
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-arbitrary-code-execution-via-torch-utils
www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2025-71345
www.cnnvd.org.cn/home/globalSearch?keyword=CVE-2025-71345