CVE-2025-71323: picklescan before 0.0.33 fails to block the ctypes module, allowing attackers to achieve remote code execution

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTE

CVE-2025-71323 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

picklescan before 0.0.33 fails to block the ctypes module, allowing attackers to achieve remote code execution by invoking direct syscalls and accessing raw memory. Attackers can craft malicious pickle files using ctypes.WinDLL to load kernel32.dll and execute arbitrary commands, bypassing sandbox protections and gadget chain detection.

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-184
Published	2026-06-17
Last modified	2026-10-12

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck

Last updated 2026-10-12 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-06-17 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-12 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Python (pip) · picklescan · FIXED · 0.0.33 · vulnerable: < 0.0.33 · source

pip install --upgrade "picklescan>=0.0.33" pip show picklescan

Fedora 46 · arm-none-eabi-binutils-cs · FIXED · 2.47-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-7498616952 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-7498616952

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-4675-36f9-wf6r

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-71323?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2025-71323 being exploited?

CVE-2025-71323 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-2025-71323 affect?

CVE-2025-71323 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). picklescan before 0.0.33 fails to block the ctypes module, allowing attackers to achieve remote code execution by invoking direct syscalls and accessing raw memory. Attackers can craft malicious pickle files using ctypes.WinDLL to load kern

How urgent is CVE-2025-71323?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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