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CVE-2025-71366: picklescan before 0.0.28 fails to detect malicious torch.utils.bottleneck.main.run_cprofile function calls in pickle...

HIGH CVSS 8.1 Exploit Available

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

Description

picklescan before 0.0.28 fails to detect malicious torch.utils.bottleneck.__main__.run_cprofile function calls in pickle files, allowing attackers to bypass safety checks. Remote attackers can embed undetected code in pickle files to achieve arbitrary code execution when victims load the files.

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.

This analysis is generated by Ghostwire from NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS, and open-source intelligence data. Verify findings through primary sources before acting.

References

github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-4r9r-ch6f-vxmx
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-arbitrary-code-execution-via-torch-utils
www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2025-71366
www.cnnvd.org.cn/home/globalSearch?keyword=CVE-2025-71366

CVE-2025-71366: picklescan before 0.0.28 fails to detect malicious torch.utils.bottleneck.__main__.run_cprofile function calls in pickle...

Description

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

References

CVE-2025-71366: picklescan before 0.0.28 fails to detect malicious torch.utils.bottleneck.main.run_cprofile function calls in pickle...