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CVE-2025-71373: picklescan versions before 0.0.33 do not detect operator.methodcaller function calls in pickle files

Affects picklescanSource GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High : upgrade to 0.0.33 soon.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.1High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 0.0.33
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 4 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade picklescan to 0.0.33.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
PyPIpicklescanpkg:pypi/picklescanOther threatsAffected
  • <0.0.33
Fixed in
  • 0.0.33

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AI-suggested

If you cannot patch yet, avoid relying solely on picklescan versions before 0.0.33 for security validation of pickle files. Consider additional security controls or alternative validation methods to mitigate risk.

Description

picklescan versions before 0.0.33 do not detect operator.methodcaller function calls in pickle files, enabling attackers to bypass security checks. This allows remote attackers to craft malicious pickle payloads that execute arbitrary code when loaded, potentially compromising systems relying on picklescan for validation.

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