CVE-2026-53874
picklescan missing detection by simple obfuscation of a `builtins.eval` call
Summary
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
pip install "picklescan>=1.0.1"
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| picklescan | pypi | 0.0.1, 0.0.10, 0.0.11, 0.0.12 (+32 more) | 1.0.1 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted DataMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
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/E:P
References
- https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-9m3x-qqw2-h32hWEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53874ADVISORY
- https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/pull/59WEB
- https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/commit/173c8f2a869ea9b69b543477525ec70611c3c6f4WEB
- https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescanPACKAGE
- https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/releases/tag/v1.0.1WEB
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/picklescan-arbitrary-code-execution-via-obfuscated-eval-callWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-53874?
- picklescan missing detection by simple obfuscation of a `builtins.eval` call This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-53874?
- CVE-2026-53874 affects picklescan. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-53874 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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