Vulnerability Description
picklescan before 0.0.23 is vulnerable to a ZIP archive manipulation attack that causes it to crash when attempting to extract and scan PyTorch model archives. By modifying the filename in the ZIP header while keeping the original filename in the directory listing, an attacker can make PickleScan raise a BadZipFile error. However, PyTorch's more forgiving ZIP implementation still allows the model to be loaded, enabling malicious payloads to bypass detection.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mmaitre314 | Picklescan | < 0.0.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/commit/e58e45e0d9e091159c1554f9b04828bbPatch
- https://github.com/mmaitre314/picklescan/security/advisories/GHSA-7q5r-7gvp-wc82ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.sonatype.com/security-advisories/cve-2025-1944
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-1944?
CVE-2025-1944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). picklescan before 0.0.23 is vulnerable to a ZIP archive manipulation attack that causes it to crash when attempting to extract and scan PyTorch model archives. By modifying the filename in the ZIP hea...
How severe is CVE-2025-1944?
CVE-2025-1944 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-1944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mmaitre314 Picklescan.