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
- Picklescan — versions 0, 0.0.29
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
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.