CVE-2005-2875: Py2Play allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via pickled objects, which Py2Play unpickles

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2005-2875 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting py2play. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Py2Play allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via pickled objects, which Py2Play unpickles and executes.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: py2play

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-13 23:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

py2play py2play MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy py2play || rpm -q py2play || py2play --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2875?

py2play: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2875 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2875 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-2875 affect?

CVE-2005-2875 affects py2play. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Py2Play allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via pickled objects, which Py2Play unpickles and executes.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2875?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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