CVE-2026-22607

What it is

Fickling is a Python pickling decompiler and static analyzer. Fickling versions up to and including 0.1.6 do not treat Python's cProfile module as unsafe. Because of this, a malicious pickle that uses cProfile.run() is classified as SUSPICIOUS instead of OVERTLY_MALICIOUS. If a user relies on Fickling's output to decide whether a pickle is safe to deserialize, this misclassification can lead them to execute attacker-controlled code on their system. This affects any workflow or product that uses Fickling as a security gate for pickle deserialization. This issue has been patched in version 0.1.7.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-01-10 02:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:20 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-01-10 02:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:20 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-184

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Trailofbits Fickling < 0.1.7

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.9

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High