CVE-2025-71360: picklescan before 0.0.29 fails to detect malicious pickle files using idlelib.calltip.get_entity function in reduce...
HIGH
CVSS 8.1
Exploit Available
Published: July 4, 2026 | Last Modified: July 4, 2026
Description
picklescan before 0.0.29 fails to detect malicious pickle files using idlelib.calltip.get_entity function in reduce methods. Attackers can embed undetected code in pickle files that executes remote commands when loaded by victims.
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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