CVE-2018-14572: In conference-scheduler-cli, a pickle.load call on imported data allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-14572?

conference-scheduler-cli: upgrade to newer than 0.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-14572 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14572 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-14572 affect?

CVE-2018-14572 affects conference-scheduler-cli. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In conference-scheduler-cli, a pickle.load call on imported data allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pickle file, as demonstrated by Python code that contains an os.system call.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-14572?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-14572 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting conference-scheduler-cli. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In conference-scheduler-cli, a pickle.load call on imported data allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pickle file, as demonstrated by Python code that contains an os.system call.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-502
Published	2018-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pyconuk

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-28 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pyconuk conference-scheduler-cli UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.10.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.10.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy conference-scheduler-cli || rpm -q conference-scheduler-cli || conference-scheduler-cli --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade conference-scheduler-cli

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade conference-scheduler-cli

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-14572?

conference-scheduler-cli: upgrade to newer than 0.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14572 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14572 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-2018-14572 affect?

CVE-2018-14572 affects conference-scheduler-cli. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In conference-scheduler-cli, a pickle.load call on imported data allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pickle file, as demonstrated by Python code that contains an os.system call.

How urgent is CVE-2018-14572?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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