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CVE-2025-2000

IBM Qiskit insecure deserialization

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.81%
  1. Published14 Mar 2025

Description

A maliciously crafted QPY file can potential execute arbitrary-code embedded in the payload without privilege escalation when deserialising QPY formats < 13. A python process calling Qiskit 0.18.0 through 1.4.1's `qiskit.qpy.load()` function could potentially execute any arbitrary Python code embedded in the correct place in the binary file as part of specially constructed payload.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

IBM Qiskit≥ 0.18.0 < 1.4.2

Remediation

Fixed in
IBM Qiskit≥ 1.4.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-2000 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-2000 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.81%.

How severe is CVE-2025-2000?

CVE-2025-2000 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-2000?

Affected products include IBM Qiskit.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2000?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example IBM Qiskit 1.4.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.