RCE in Picklescan

CVE-2025-71361

picklescan before 0.0.29 fails to detect malicious idlelib.calltip.Calltip.fetch_tip calls in pickle files, allowing remote code execution. Attackers can embed undetected payloads in pickle files that execute arbitrary code when loaded via…

EPSS: 0.003 (26.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-71361?
CVE-2025-71361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Picklescan, classified under Eval Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-06-24.
How severe is CVE-2025-71361?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.