Vulnerability · Published Sep 17, 2025 · Assigned by JFROG
CVE-2025-10155PickleScan Security Bypass Using Misleading File Extension
Critical 9.3
In plain English
A critical-severity improper input validation in picklescan from mmaitre314. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.8% (higher than 58% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the scanning logic of mmaitre314 picklescan versions up to and including 0.0.30 allows a remote attacker to bypass pickle files security checks by supplying a standard pickle file with a PyTorch-related file extension. When the pickle file incorrectly considered safe is loaded, it can lead to the execution of malicious code.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | picklescan | 0.0.31 | GHSA-jgw4-cr84-mqxg |
| PyPI | picklescan | 0.0.31 | PYSEC-2025-151 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| mmaitre314 | picklescan | 0 – through 0.0.30 |
Weakness: CWE-20 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
- Vulnerable Code
- Proof of Concept Instructions (GHSA) exploit, vendor-advisory