Unsafe Pickle Deserialization

critical

Detects unsafe pickle deserialization where untrusted data flows to pickle.loads() leading to RCE

Rule Information

Language
Python
Category
OWASP Top 10
Author
Code Pathfinder Team
Last Updated
2024-09-28
Tags
deserializationpicklerceowasp
CWE References
CWE-502

Interactive Playground

Experiment with the vulnerable code and security rule below. Edit the code to see how the rule detects different vulnerability patterns.

pathfinder scan --rule cpf/python-deser-pickle
Vulnerable Code
Security Rule

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Unsafe Pickle Deserialization

Detects unsafe pickle deserialization where untrusted data flows to pickle.loads() leading to RCE
This vulnerability is rated as critical severity, which means it requires immediate attention and can lead to severe security breaches such as remote code execution, complete system compromise, or massive data breaches.

Use Code Pathfinder to scan your Python codebase and automatically detect instances of this vulnerability pattern. Install Code Pathfinder and run the following command in your project directory:

pathfinder scan --rule cpf/python-deser-pickle

This rule is aligned with industry-standard security frameworks and classifications:

  • CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration): CWE-502
  • Tags: deserialization, pickle, rce, owasp
Yes! Code Pathfinder allows you to customize rules to match your specific security requirements and coding standards. You can modify the detection patterns, adjust severity levels, add custom sanitizers, and configure the rule to fit your organization's security policies. The interactive playground above lets you experiment with the rule and see how it behaves with different code patterns.
When this vulnerability is detected in your code, review the flagged instances carefully. Check the "Vulnerable Code" section above for examples of insecure patterns and the "Security Rule" section to understand what the rule is looking for. Follow security best practices for Python and consult the CWE/CVE references for detailed remediation guidance. Always test your fixes thoroughly before deploying to production.
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